‘ETASHA’ is not a word. It is an emotion, an experience and a realization. I worked here as a volunteer for more than 5 years, till the onset of COVID. My duty was to support the system with some research work, specially in the field of placement for the underprivileged, trained by ETASHA, exploring the […]
As I sit down to pen my thoughts on the world of career counselling in India, my little 8 year old brother peeks over my shoulder – amazed. “Career guidance? Isn’t it just about doing what we love the most, didi?” Oh, the innocence of childhood! From the red bricked halls of DPS […]
The heart of Delhi beats with ambition, each bustling corner harboring untold stories of resilience and dreams. One such story unfolds within the empowering haven of ETASHA, an NGO where I had the privilege of volunteering with their Women Entrepreneurship Program. Here, amidst the vibrant energy, I witnessed firsthand the transformative power of microloans, unlocking […]
As I reflect on my internship experience at ETASHA Society, I am filled with a profound sense of purpose and inspiration. ETASHA, short for Enabling and Training Adolescents for a Successful and Healthy Adulthood, is a non-governmental organization dedicated to providing job-linked training and placement opportunities to youth from low-resource communities. Founded in 2006 by […]
On my second day of volunteering at ETASHA Society, I found myself attending a Spoken English class at the Mori Gate centre in North Delhi. The room, outfitted with wicker chairs locally known as ‘Moodhas,’ was occupied by about eight or nine trainees who were around my age, 19. Despite the grey, overcast skies and […]
Today’s sessions at ETASHA Society were a perfect blend of fun and insight, offering me an experience that far exceeded my expectations. Initially, I thought my role as a silent observer might be somewhat uneventful, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. The day turned out to be exhilarating. As the session commenced, I noticed […]
