What I learnt working with NGOs

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By: rangaok (15 month(s) ago)

Dear Sir, i liked this presentation very much and it has covered all the important essences of a development worker- to be and how to be. Great sir. This has to be shared in all the workshops/meetings/seminar as an eye-opener.

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The most important things I have learnt Working in NGOs. : 

The most important things I have learnt Working in NGOs. Vasudeva Sharma MSW Member, KSCPCR. Chairperson, CWC, Bangalore. Executive Director, CRT. vadesha@gmail.com /9448472513

From 1989 till date . . . : 

Adoption promotion Capacity building in Adult Education Campaigns Child development support Search and selection of social entrepreneurs Child Rights advocacy, lobbying, capacity building, research, . . . From 1989 till date . . .

Learnings… : 

Learnings… A perspective to lookout for details and to identify the issues as soon as possible. Be loyal to the organisation and the ethos of the organisation (when you are with them and even after you leave them ). Respect every one. Respect their work and appreciate them for their work (Do a little bit of Munnabhai!) Learn from everyone and learn continuously. (There is no one who knows everything about everything! Learn something everyday).

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Understand an issueandidea and pursue it . . .

Try, attempt, take a step. . . : 

Try, attempt, take a step. . . While practicing, don’t neglect or negate the theory you learnt in the classes (history, Case, group, community, action, reearch,…) Give emphasis to communication – written, oral and with other means and forms. Don’t be afraid of modern gadgets, language and new jargons. Dare to attempt and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. (Don’t be trapped in the fear of failure. If you don’t attempt, you will never fail!)

Goals and Methods : 

Goals and Methods Don’t mix up means with methods to reach the goal. (More than what you do and achieve, how you do it is important. Means will follow the goal). Don’t take any decision under duress, anger or in a hurry. Take multiple works, but concentrate on at least one issue at a time. (D¼À ªÀiÁqÉÆÃ ªÀÄUÀ£É, CUÀ® C®è. C¥Àà )

Opportunities : 

Opportunities Be prepared to take responsibilities and to leap (my first training at Delhi). Opportunities are aplenty, provided you are prepared for it. Know the geography, history, culture, politics, etc., of the land. Don’t stick to the job description – keep amending and appending it everyday!

Challenging multiple roles. : 

Multiple roles, multiple responsibilities (multi tasking). You are the boss and you are the follower. You are paid to enjoy your work. Start liking your job and do it passionately. Believe in teamwork & team strength. Challenging multiple roles.

Politics and pressures! : 

There is politics in NGOs also! Face criticisms, discrimination, hostilities, fights, but practice Gandhigiri. Learn to say NO! Survive to meet the deadlines … eat, rest, exercise and of course work Keep away from vices. Politics and pressures!

You are important. : 

You are important. Don’t make others depend on you and don’t always depend on others! (what I learnt from my block placement) Money of course is important. (Both organisational money and personal money) Network, you are not alone Develop a to-do list and see it everyday

Patience . . . : 

Patience . . . Wait, wait and wait .. wait to see results (failure or success) Listen Listen Listen Observe Observe Observe Dream! Dream for your personal goals, organizational goals and for overall development of the communities. (DPÁ±ÀPÉÌ Kt ºÁPÀ®Ä ¥ÀæAiÀÄwß¹...)

Thank you. : 

Thank you. Vasudeva Sharma, Child Rights Trust, 4606, 6th Floor, High Point IV, Palace Road, Bangalore 560 001 Ph : Office : 41138285 Email : vadesha@gmail.com