February 13, 2017
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On his recent visit to Tamil Nadu, Friends of India treasurer Ted Talbot found out first hand what it’s like to go fishing in Kovolam on the Bay of Bengal. Friends of India has helped the fishermen and their families who … Continue reading
January 30, 2017
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Friends of India President Pam Walsh is currently in India, leading a team to evaluate the work that Friends of India is supporting in Tamil Nadu. At the BCV International School, the children put on a stunning display of dance … Continue reading
October 19, 2015
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Friends of India is very grateful for two recent donations to the BCV International School. And from the photos here, the children at the school also seem very happy! A generous monetary donation was used to resource books and educational games … Continue reading
September 8, 2015
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The 5th of September is an important celebration for teachers and students all over India. Known as Teachers’ Day, it was set up decades ago by Nehru to celebrate the birthday of the well-loved second President of India who was … Continue reading
July 20, 2015
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Following our recent Scholarship Fund appeal, we are thrilled to be able to award scholarships to 33 underprivileged children for them to attend the new BCV International School in Tirunelveli this year 2015/2016. The new school year began on 1st … Continue reading
May 15, 2015
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This was how FOI President Pam Walsh summed up 2014 at our AGM on 7th May 2015, in Bellevue, Geneva. The Celebration has been recognising the many achievements of Friends of India over the past 15 years. Half a million … Continue reading
February 22, 2015
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As Friends of India President Pam Walsh and Treasurer Ted Talbot near the end of their visit to South India, Ted has sent us his final report: Saturday 21st – Tirunelveli “It doesn’t seem possible that this afternoon we said a tearful goodbye … Continue reading
February 15, 2015
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Pam Walsh and Ted Talbot have now travelled down to Tirunelveli, further south in Tamil Nadu, to visit the BCV International School. In Ted’s words: ” How does the song go? ‘What a difference a day makes’. In this case it … Continue reading
July 9, 2014
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9th June 2014 A year ago this month, Friends of India (FOI) was delighted to learn that they had been awarded the 2013 BCV (Banque Cantonale Vaudoise) Solidarity Prize of CHF 150,000. This prize was awarded to FOI to help … Continue reading
September 25, 2013
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Friends of India is delighted to be the chosen charity for BCV Bank this year. The project they will be financing is a new school for 480 children in South Tamil Nadu, where 30% of the children will come from … Continue reading