February 18, 2025

A Life-Changing Experience: Learning and Growing with KMWSC

My experience from my week at KMWSC has been truly eye opening, wonderful and mind changing. I really, genuinely, enjoyed every single aspect, opportunity and challenge it gave me. Coming from a country or area in which poverty is not a big issue in, this was quite different. The programme that the KMWSC setup to give us insight into the work they do, the poverty in Kolkata and also a different culture was incredible. I found many new things about how I should be spending my time, money and thoughts on different aspects of life. This experience allowed me to reflect all these aspects. As well as this I really loved the mission and ethos that the KMWSC embodies. They cherish the Loreto values very close to their community which I believe is very important. Over this week I have also found that I, myself must follow and keep in mind these values throughout my life. The work and effort that the KMWSC does is truly admirable. I feel very inspired by the centre to do my own work or something similar later in my life. I’ve also realised to love one another and even your enemies as they can be your motivation! Even though some areas were difficult to deal with emotionally and mentally it has taught me how I should apply this into my life. I should really use my natural resources and my education to one fullest as I am so likely to have the opportunities in my life. I also notice how the KMWSC never leaves anyone unnoticed, no person left ton their own. The centre runs so many different projects that help so many people. Their commitment to projects is very inspiring. May I grow older and am able to make my own decision, I hope to come back to Kolkata and work with KMWSC as I have never felt such a joy, happiness, gratitude and justice in my life. They have inspired me to use my life and education to the fullest. I believe by helping others that is how I can achieve this.

 – Anna Doherty

Sudent

Loreto St. Stephens Green,

Dublin, Ireland