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India X

stories and articles related to the India X (K) team

Jane’s Reflections on Kolkata

Posted On January 3, 2019

It has become my experience that Kolkata, and the life which both dies and flourishes daily within its bounds is much better felt than described… Read More →


Markus and Katharina’s Reflections on Kolkata

Posted On January 3, 2019

This is the story of seven years in Kolkata. Where friendships with people in the slums have grown, and women are empowered through a fair-trade… Read More →


Lois’s Reflection’s on Kolkata

Posted On January 3, 2019

Lois’s reflections on the much appreciated K-Team 2010 – 2013 Chhaya’s chicken curry on Thursdays Our careful guarding of each other’s weekly sabbath ‘Wisdom space’… Read More →


Sal’s Reflections on Kolkata

Posted On January 3, 2019

The main friendships we made in K-town were with youth and kids. Songita visited most days and recently found me via facebook and we reconnected!… Read More →


Theology with the Marginalised

Posted On July 10, 2018

The following article was written by a member of the Servants India team. Not too long ago we were sitting in a friend’s tiny house,… Read More →


Entrepreneurial Stove Project Seeks to Transform Slums in India

Posted On November 18, 2011

Cooking dinner for your family should not cause you to contract diseases and die young. And yet according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), globally… Read More →


Surrender and Necessity: A Lesson from our Neighbours

Posted On July 6, 2011

One thing I have asked of the Lord,That will I seek after:That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of… Read More →


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  • About
    • Our History & Vision
    • 5 Guiding Principles
    • 5 Sustaining Values
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    • What We Believe
    • Our Structure
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    • India
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    • Join A Team
    • Internships
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