My internship at Kolkata Mary Ward Social Centre gave me a chance to learn and experience both office work and field work. In the beginning, I was introduced to the staff and learned about the rules and policies of the organization. I worked on data entry for the Human Rights Project, where I learned the importance of accuracy and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
I took part in the Barefoot Teachers’ Training Program, where I learned creative ways of teaching children through games, pictures, rhymes, and storytelling. This helped me to understand child-friendly methods of education and how to make learning enjoyable. I also learned the importance of lesson planning and how to engage children at different learning levels.
Through field visits, I gained real exposure to community life. In the Kolkata Slum Project, I taught English to children, joined house visits, and understood the problems families’ face, such as poor sanitation, overcrowding, and lack of education. In Sonagachi, I celebrated Independence Day with mothers and children, and saw how creative activities like drawing, martial arts, and dance built confidence in children.
During my visit to Sundarban (Climate Action and Biodiversity Project), I observed how kitchen gardens, poultry farming, mangrove plantations, and solar lamps were helping people live better and earn income in an eco-friendly way. Meeting mothers and families there taught me how community participation and women’s involvement are important for sustainable development.
I also took part in the Nutrition Project (Food ATM), where I helped in food distribution and coupon surveys. This showed me the importance of proper planning and fairness in serving communities. In Motijheel, I saw how combining food support with children’s education improved both health and learning.
In Dhapa, I joined the Adolescent Girls Empowerment Program and saw how counseling builds confidence and motivates young girls to learn skills for a better future. In Matia (MIST project), I interacted with sex-trend mothers and learned about their struggles with low income, stigma, and exploitation, and I saw how the staff supported them with awareness on rights, hygiene, and financial literacy.
I also visited Gangasagar, where I joined child leadership workshops and home visits. I observed how children were encouraged to take part in activities to build confidence, teamwork, and decision-making skills. These experiences showed me the power of education and leadership training in shaping young lives.
Apart from fieldwork, I also did administrative tasks like arranging files, organizing Hindi rhymes and stories for the Brickfield Project, and supporting health camps under the Identity Project. These small tasks helped me realize the value of background work in running projects smoothly.
Overall, my experience was very meaningful. I learned to work with children, women, and families from different backgrounds. I understood the importance of empathy, patience, teamwork, and cultural sensitivity while working with communities. The internship helped me connect classroom knowledge with real-life situations. It also gave me confidence and motivation to contribute more in the field of social work.
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