Introduce yourself please!

Dear students,

Some of my friends active in the field of social development will be spending some time with you as in past years of SIHI. These interactions are planned to give you different perspectives on various issues which are relevant at the grassroots. Some of these friends would like to know briefly about you. Therefore I would suggest everyone to put up a few lines about themselves. It could be your introduction to the way you see yourself. Just in case anyone is wondering – you could mention a book or movie that you could not forget… games you like and hobbies you may have… your courses in university… you may even talk about your parents and siblings… your pets as well! I have two dogs!

To start this process, here I go.

My name is Satyendra Srivastava. Sachin for short. I have been working in the field of community health and I am the coordinator for the sihi group in India. I am a medical graduate with training in health management and work in the voluntary sector as an independent consultant. I have been quite impressed by two movies: Dr. Jhivago and Unspeakable (by CBC). This last movie is about stammering – suffering involved and attitudes of the society. I am a recovering stammerer. I have just completed a primer on stammering, to promote awareness and understanding. I love to trek and meditate (not at the same time, because that can be dangerous!).

sachin

PS: Use a new post, instead of commenting to this one, while putting up your intro. I will request everyone to put up their brief intro over next 7 days..