Kanthari Blog: Born to be wild
“Everything is difficult, and every day there are new challenges. But luckily there are two of us. When one gives up, the other has still enough energy to push us forward again.” Their accounts remind me of our own start-up phase, almost 25 years ago. Back then, Paul and I had the crazy idea of founding the first school for the blind in Tibet. Now, I listen to the exciting stories of Niwas and Shivani and I immediately feel transported back to our own past.I remember our attempt to make empty, echoing rooms somewhat habitable by using beds and tables that were nearly falling…
Kanthari Blog: Born to be wild
Shivani Kumari is from Jharkhand in the east of India. Her partial loss of sight made it difficult for her to keep up with mainstream expectations. But she found inner strength within nature. Shivani promotes natural agriculture, creates awareness regarding indigenous and uncultivated crops (native and free from biotechnology) and fosters harmonious living with nature. In her training, she also wants to integrate persons with chronic diseases, disabilities, and visual impairment. Read full blog.
