A Wonderful Beginning... OASIS at Odisha! ...At An Unadulterated Land
Brief Overview Of 2024-25
Game-Changer for Odisha Youths:
In my association of more than 2.5 years, Odisha has given me lots of love, wonderful friends and lot of opportunities to bring out my best. I am feeling grateful. Rural Odisha is still raw and unadulterated. Character-Building Education can be a game-changer for Odisha Youths.
~ Mehul Panchal, Founder Trustee, Oasis Movement
Oasis Living-Loving-Learning Workshops
A refreshing workshop bridging year 1 and 2 of 'Oasis Living-Loving-Learning' (L3) Course was organized with 15 NGO Leaders from 3-5 May 2024 at M. S. Swaminathan Research Centre, Jeypore, Dist. Koraput, Odisha.
A workshop titled 'Learning to Love', 1st workshop of Year 2 of the L3 Course, was organized from 7-9 November 2024 at Sambhav, Nayagarh, Odisha, with 7 NGO Leaders.
Both the above workshops were facilitated by Mehul Panchal, Founder Trustee, Oasis Movement.
I always thought that love is a feeling, but I was mistaken and have come to a better understanding. Love fosters spiritual growth and personal development. I promise to extend my love to my family, friends, community, state and nation. ~ Hari Sankar Rout, SWATI NGO
Camps And Programs Under PIF Project
A 3-day Demo Life Camp under PIF Project with teenagers associated CYSD (Centre for Youth & Social Development) NGO was organized from 29 April - 1 May 2024 at CYSD centre, Baipariguda, Dist. Koraput, Odisha, facilitated by Mehul Panchal where Rani Maharana and Pushpanjali, were co-learners.
A workshop on 'Redefining Karma Yoga in the 21st Century' with 25 young staff members of Mahashakti Foundation was organized on 12th November 2024 at the Mahashakti office, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, facilitated by Mehul Panchal.
As part of their learning and Pay-it-forward, NGO leaders were asked to take sessions on L3 Workshop with their staff. These sessions would strengthen their concept clarity and help them create strong connection with subordinates. Hari Sankar Rout from SWATI and Jugal Kishore Pattanaik from Mahashakti took such sessions.
The interactive sessions and practical takeaways left a lasting impact and I am sure they will guide our team in achieving greater purpose and resilience in their work. ~ Jugal Kishore Pattanaik, MD, Mahashakti Foundation
Oasis Demo Life Camps To Empower
New Facilitators
Two Demo Life Camps with 40 teenage girls in each camp from 16-18 and 19-21 December 2024 at Dist. Kandhamal, Govt. Hostel, by SWATI NGO, facilitated by Riya Shah, Young Team member, Oasis Movement. The Camps were attended by 5-6 Trainee facilitators.
Two Demo life camps were organized by Mahashakti Foundation for Govt. school students. One Demo Life Camp with 40 students was organized by Mahashakti NGO from 2-4 January and second with 45 students from 6-8 January 2025 at Balangir, Odisha. The camps were facilitated by Riya Shah.
Cascading Life Camps By New Facilitators
Cascading Life Camps under PIF Project with 12 teenagers of SWATI NGO from 27-29 by Aparajita & Ranjan and with 26 teenagers of SWATI NGO from 28-30 by Manika & Manas in December 2024 at SWATI NGO, Kandhmal, Odisha.
Through this experience, I've made a significant gain: a boost in my self-confidence. I feel more empowered and assured, ready to take on new challenges and pursue my goals with renewed enthusiasm. ~ Sikha Naik, Odisha
First Oasis Dream India Camp At Odisha
Oasis Dream India Camp (DIC) Faculty Training Program with 7 teachers from 2 NGOs (CYSD & SOCH). The camp was facilitated by Riya Shah.
From 26 March - 2 April 2025, the first local Dream India Camp was organized at the Rural Livelihood Training Centre (RLTC), Keonjhar. Students and faculties from 4 organizations (SOCH, Unmukt, CYSD & Aashayen) participated in this pilot camp.
60+ Educators, NGO Leaders, Education Leaders from Govt. organizations and Volunteers came together in the Oasis DIC Celebration Event on 9th April 2025 at CYSD Centre, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
Before attending the camp, I often used slang words that were disrespectful to society, particularly towards mothers and sisters. However, after my experience at the camp, I've made a conscious decision to refrain from using such language again, as I now understand the importance of respecting others and upholding dignity. ~ Krushna Patra, CYSD, Odisha
The New Path Begins With...
Grand launch of Oasis Saamarthya camp with 37 girls plus 5 representatives from SWATI, Mahashakti, Aashayen & CYSD NGOs from Odisha and also girls from other parts of India from 16-24 April 2025 by Oasis Young Trustee girls.
Something special about this camp was that the facilitators were very good. Their sweet smiles on their faces, regardless of the situation and even when there are participants not attending the sessions, they do not judge anyone. OASIS has such beautiful facilitators. ~ Rani Maharana, Coordinator, CYSD, Odisha
People say to me, "You are very weak, you can't do anything." Earlier, I used to cry, but now I won't cry - I will become strong and show them. ~ Debaki Majhi, Odisha
Wealth of Quiet Strength:
Odisha taught me so much. From officials to children, everyone felt grounded and full of heart. Their rootedness, integrity and quiet strength hold a kind of wealth we often overlook. I carry with me a quiet hope: that as we build outward, we also remember to preserve what’s already whole within.
~ Riya Shah, Young Team Member, Oasis Movement
And of course, we are not stopping here. Upcoming events unfold in September 2025. Stay Tuned For More Updates...
Alive Newsletter/ Magazine21 July 2025
Year 18, Issue 18
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