Visit of Students from the University in Washington, Seattle, in August 2023
A team of 15 students from the university of Washington, Seattle, USA stopped at Anisha for an exposure visit. On their month-long visit to India for interdisciplinary studies they had anchored in Bangalore and visited many people, places of interest and organisations that gave them insights in socio-economic and cultural dimensions of Indian society. The multi-cultural team was headed by Dr. Anu Taranath, professor at the University of Washington for 29 years and author of “Beyond Guilt Trips”. The camp was facilitated by two champions in the field of Women’s Rights in Karnataka- Ms. Usha and Ms. Indu. They both are well known in the circles of art and literature. The camping students were introduced to a number of local issues that build the background of the work and history of Anisha. The shaping of the landscape of peninsular India, the demographic account of the district, the socio-cultural inheritance of the communities that live here were topics touched on. Mr. Manu and Mr. Bosco shared their experiences of working in this countryside and communities for over a decade. As part of a cultural treat, a folk song performance was arranged. Mr. Kailash Murthy accompanied by five percussionists took the listeners by storm. These Neelagaras, through their lively songs narrated the story of Manteswamy, Biligiri Ranganatha and Shivasharane Sankavva. The whole day went on in the mode of a workshop rather than a concert. There were lively discussions. There was a small trek and a hands-on activity upon kitchen gardening. Soil preparation for container gardening was demonstrated and the participants filled in grow bags with seeds and their names on them.
Yearly Summercamp 2022 for the College Students sponsored by Anisha
In 2022, 37 students were sponsored - 17 from 8th grade, the year they would otherwise remain without schooling, because Indian Government Schools go only up to 7th grade, after that the only way is to a private College that charges high fees which most parents are not able to pay. Anisha also provides the necessary materials. There is a close cooperation between the respective Colleges and Anisha to monitor the progress of the students.
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Educational support programme held 3 days orientation camp in September 2021
The schools reopened during the year 2022 and regular in-person classes were held from August. Due to Covid, many families had lost their jobs and there was no income. This affected their livelihoods and had a heavy impact on their childrens education. Anisha intervened and was able to support 50 students to continue their education by aiding them with school fees, uniforms and school supplies (Sponsorship programme funded by Susiladharma USA. As part of the sponsorship programme their is a yearly environmental camp at Anisha. 54 students attended. Informal classes were held by the Deputy Forestry Conservator and a retired professor from Kollegal College. They took home seeds and saplings and seem to have had a very good time.
The schools reopened during the year 2022 and regular in-person classes were held from August. Due to Covid, many families had lost their jobs and there was no income. This affected their livelihoods and had a heavy impact on their childrens education. Anisha intervened and was able to support 50 students to continue their education by aiding them with school fees, uniforms and school supplies (Sponsorship programme funded by Susiladharma USA. As part of the sponsorship programme their is a yearly environmental camp at Anisha. 54 students attended. Informal classes were held by the Deputy Forestry Conservator and a retired professor from Kollegal College. They took home seeds and saplings and seem to have had a very good time.
Students of the sponsorship programme enjoying their yearly fieldtrip to Anisha
The local newspaper Prajavani reported favourably about this event
Celebrating Nature
Anisha is celebrating 'World Soil Day' at Ponnachi High School in 2020. Students are painting with soil pigments as colours. World Soil Day was
initiated by the UN in 2014 and is held annually on 5 December. The aim is to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and
advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources.
Anisha is celebrating 'World Soil Day' at Ponnachi High School in 2020. Students are painting with soil pigments as colours. World Soil Day was
initiated by the UN in 2014 and is held annually on 5 December. The aim is to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and
advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources.
Camps for children and young adults
62 female students plus teachers from Sharada Vidya Mandir school, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) camped from 7th to 9th August 2019 at Anishas grounds. Since the dormitories cannot sleep so many, Anisha bought tents to enlarge the capacities of the Centre which was received well. The group spent their days at Anisha, organized two days trekking, evening video shows and oriented on organic home gardenand explored about native seeds. The students were very impressed and also purchased seeds for their gardens.
One participant's comment on Instagram: Setting up a campsite of our own. The children, teachers and campsite managers were happy to have achieved their objectives. And nobody came to harm ....
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Nature fulfills our needs not our greeds”
- M.K.Gandhi From April 22st to 28th, a nature camp took place as planned. 6 girls and 17 boys between 10-18 years participated. They came from different parts of Karnataka and different socio-economic backtrounds, from urban and rural areas, with and without experience in rural life. The 8 days of the residential Camp were split between the premises of Amrit Bhoomi Trust and at Anisha's Resource Center. They slept in the newly renovated dormitories and were provided with healthy meals, vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Activities were carefully designed by the experienced organisers to fit this specific group. They consisted of theories on evolution, sustainable livelihoods, low cost housing, self defense and a practical part, where bricks were manufactured and seeds for green manure sown, an elementary exercise for any organic farmer. Several wildlife sanctuaries were visited and nature hot spots within day-excursion range of Anisha. Mysore Amateur Naturalists, headed by Manu, has been holding nature camps for several years now: Amrit Bhoomi is an International Farmer’s Center run by Chukki Nanjundaswamy (daughter of Prof. Nanjundaswamy one of the founders of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha.) The organisers were supported by well-experienced resource persons from the participating organisations. All participants of the Camp, the youth, the trainers and the parents found the time together an extraordinary experience of learning and sharing and having fun together. Anisha, May 2019 
Taking a break during a hills crossing
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Summer Camp, from April 22nd to 28th, was jointly organized by Mysore Amateurs Naturalist, the Amrit Bhoomi Trust and Anisha
Preparing to sow green manure seeds
Birdwatching
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2017: Summer camp for children on 18 & 19th of April. Valli writes: during the camp we had a seed ball preparation session more than 1000 seed balls were prepared of three varieties. The main idea is to promote more forest trees in the region. Good respose from children planning to do more.
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