The world seems to be going to hell in a handbasket. And we all know that the human experience can be quite challenging at times. So I love to find projects, initiatives, people, that make the world a better place. These projects and people give me hope and bring a smile to my face. And I hope they do the same for you. You’ll hear stories about people from all over the world, changing their societies. Every now and then I’ll have a chat with one of these initiatives and find out what drives them, what keeps them going even when things get a little tough. In addition, I'll throw in all I know about change - from your personal life to society. And maybe, one of the stories you’ll hear will motivate you to get active yourself. For we all can be changemakers. It starts in our own daily lives and then has ripple effect, spreading to our neighborhoods, cities, countries and the world as a whole. That’s what I believe, after all, I’m a voluntary optimist.
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episode 5: EP05: Interview with Fif Fernandes - MediClownAcademy India
If you worked in the film business and had worked with Hollywood greats like Brad Pitt - would you leave that life behind to go to Auroville, South India to start an NGO?
That's exactly what Fif Fernandes did.
While mental health issues are on the rise everywhere in the world (note: India has one of highest suicide rates among teenagers and students with 28 lives lost every day, according to the The Hindu), MeDi Clown Academy is helping people struggeling with illnesses, fighting depressions, living in poverty.
Fif Fernandes and the MeDi Clown Academy found a simple yet effective solution: Joy.
Listen to her journey which took her from the movie world to Canadian hospitals and then to village life in India and even Chandigarh prison.
Find out how joy and laughter can bring healing to healthcare, education and corporate environments - and how it can help bridging the divide between the rich and poor.
For more info:
www.mediclownacademy.org
Or if you want to get in touch with Fif: fif@mediclownacademy.org