From Isolation to Connection Feelings of loneliness, low energy and lack of motivation affect us all at times. In a busy world that expects us to be ‘on-to-it’ and upbeat pretty much all of the time, productive every minute of our day feeling disconnected and isolated is something that is not something to be shared [...]

Tasty challenge By Raquel Saavedra* “We started in a crazy washing and peeling and chopping frenzy…” Sunday is a free day for the women working at the Bamboo Research Center, so we decided that was a good day to spend it together. This day the women decided to teach Alena and Felix, two volunteers from [...]

I´m optimistic By Raquel Saavedra* “I have so much to learn from them…” Before coming here I was already very interested in Indian culture and women empowerment projects, but since I arrived it has being a fascinating and enriching opportunity far beyond my expectations. Spending time with the women at the Bamboo Center has been [...]