My dear VSSU family,
How can I even begin to describe the last 4 months of my stay in VSSU? From the very moment I stepped out of the Kolkata airport I felt welcomed with the rose flower basket from Jagadish-da and then the heart-warming cha tea Dipankor-da served to me the next morning while chatting with a giggling Soma. You’ve given me an opportunity and experience to really and truly see how people live in rural West Bengal under your strong roof. The facilities and work done by all the hard-working people and staff at VSSU is awe-inspiring; the fact that you’ve created such a strong organization on the fringes of the Bengali jungle speaks more than words.
I will never, ever forget the branch visits with Sur-babu, Swapan-da and Darpan, and all the fond memories I have such as my first motorbike ride, the numerous poojas, and the games and performances for Vivekananda’s birthday celebrations. We’ve shared so much laughter in the office, whether it was me desperately attempting to speak Hindi or Bengali (o baba!), or laughing about the time Dadu accidentally locked me in the dining room. I am forever grateful for this opportunity to learn about VSSU’s microfinance clients and community development work as well as to be fully immersed in Indian culture, but more than anything, I am thankful for the smiles and laughter exchanged between the villagers, staff, and sweet children at Ashok Niloy. Bhalo thakben to all of you and your families! May God continue to bless the VSSU family and all it’s wonderful works in the community!
With much love,
Kelu
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