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March 28th 2009

Published: March 30th 2009

So what is it really like to be in a volunteer project in India for two months? Funny you should ask. Just so you don’t think we are not doing any work in India, we are sending this blog to friends and family so you can get the real scoop on our volunteer project and daily life. For purposes of privacy, we left out identifying names. This blog is replacing the private blog which was difficult to... Read Full Entry

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Margaret Lenzi & Stan Shapiro

IndiaMargandStan

We are traveling to India to do a volunteer service project. We will be volunteering for 2 months in Cuttack, Orissa, India at a legal assistance project for the poor. We will be doing some limited traveling before and after the volunteer placement. We hope to learn more about everyday living and Indian culture and society by working with and becoming part of a local community for a few months. We hope to share this with our friends and family.... full info

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Old Village Woman waiting to see doctor

Dr. writinlg prescription for kids

Dr. checking child with stethoscope

Medical Samples laid out on table

Social Worker dispensing meds

Margaret with kids getting health care at clinic

Visit to Rural Slum

Village Street

Thatched Puccha huts

Typical house in rural slum areas

People relaxing outside huts

Child playing on floor

Woman with chhild in hut

Women with 3 children in entrance to house

Women washing cloths at outdoor water source

Stan talking to Village folks

It's cooler sleeping ourside the hut

Stan & Margaret with village kids at Rural Slum Visit

High Court of India

Front facade entrance is a grand colonial pink building encased in palm trees- a lot different thatn U.S. Courthouses. Inside, it's back to the 19th century.

Bar Association in Cuttack

Everything is a store front operation here.

Visit to School in Urban Slum

Margaret and Stan are guests of honor at a school performance

School girl gives flower to Margaret

A nice Indian gesture

Group of Children singing

Did not understand the words but the spirit was clear.

6th April 2009

Barbara Lasker
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Thanks for the comprehensive report. What an amazing experience. Obviously so different from the US, but you appear to be working on the issues that characterized your work at home.

7th April 2009

Steve lenzi
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I had no idea the scope of your mission was so multi-faceted. Good Luck! You both look well, and Margeret, per your appearance in a "red sari", it looks like you're enjoying the Indian cuisine.

7th April 2009

Jen White
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What an extraordinary experience, on so many levels. We're all so proud of you for your commitment, passion, wonder and optimism. It sounds like you're doing great work. Thanks for sharing this experience with us!

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