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November 4th 2012
Published: November 11th 2012
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I came to Kolkata, India to see its culture & volunteer in some of the most humble conditions I could think of – alongside the Sisters of Mother Teresa’s “Missionaries of Charity,'' taking care of the sick & dying. At the Motherhouse, where Mother Teresa’s tomb lies, I recieved my orientation package and met the new volunteers. Everybody just shows up at 3pm without reserving a... Read Full Entry



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This family is buying nice clothes for their little girl. I put this in here to contrast with the photos of street life people.
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Hotejan says goodbye to me as I leave to the airport.



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