EMOTION CLASSES

Partnering with the NGO PondyCAN to assist in sustainable development for the southern costal region school systems-- Pondicherry, India.

Observing the first "emotions class" at one of the schools in the french colonized city of Pondicherry. Getting students involved in identifying, understanding and recognizing patterns with emotions is what this organization sees as a step towards self knowledge. The children are instructed to play games like emotion charades, participate in group discussions about emotions they feel and why and be aware of how these emotions might play a role in daily interactions. PondyCAN is an organization working on many fronts for the development of this small beach-side city. They are lead advocates for environmental sustainability with the recent costal degradation due to marine groins as well as involved in the stand for cultural preservation with aiding textile industries to grow and maintain their integrity. To form a country of inclusiveness takes action and with organizations like this spear-heading new developmental ideas, we have a lot to learn.