The Vriksh Fellowship created an amazing learning opportunity for all Vriksh alumni and fellows at the Bodhigram Empowerment Centre in Dehradun. We had a four-day retreat attended by about twenty participants from various parts of India. We had the chance to meet the founders of different social initiatives and witness their incredible work.
I was particularly passionate about learning how the fellowship began. Mr. Ashish Arora, who wanted to do something for society, left a well-paying job despite his family’s disapproval. He dedicated himself to serving Himalayan children without any financial support. During that time, he received a monthly fellowship for three years, which helped his family survive.
Inspired by his experience, Ashish, along with amazing people like Mr. Raju, Mrs. Vyjayanthi, Mr. Kishore, Mr. Manoj, and others, started the Vriksh Fellowship. This fellowship supports the most needy social change-makers in society, those who aspire to bring positive changes to their communities. They receive monthly support and training to become effective social change-makers.
I am personally thrilled to be part of this incredible group of people. Their support helps me move forward in peace, making a positive impact on people’s lives.
