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A welcome note to principals on our fam tour

Dear esteemed senior principals,

I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. On behalf of our organization Le Frehindi, it is my utmost pleasure to extend a warm welcome to each one of you for the much-anticipated familiarity tour of South Finland, starting tomorrow. We are delighted to have you join us on this remarkable journey.

Finland, often recognized as the happiest country in the world, has captured global attention for its exceptional education system. The foundation of this happiness lies in the emphasis placed on education, which plays a vital role in the lives of Finnish people. It is no surprise that the United Nations has acknowledged Finland’s achievements in education and well-being.

The best FAM trip to North of Finland by Le Frehindi
Le Frehindi March 2023 FAM Trip for Principals

During your visit, we aim to showcase not only the breathtaking beauty of Finland’s outdoor nature-based education activities but also the exemplary education system as a whole. Our intention is to provide you with an opportunity to gain insights into the Finnish approach to education and explore the potential avenues for collaboration and learning for your own institutions in the future.

To ensure that your experience is truly exceptional, I am pleased to introduce three resourceful and wonderful ladies who will act as your hosts and guides throughout the FAM trip. Their expertise and knowledge about Finnish education and culture will undoubtedly enhance your visit and make it even more enriching.

Rest assured, we have meticulously planned every aspect of this trip to ensure that it becomes one of the most unforgettable experiences of your lives. Our aim is to create an atmosphere where you can indulge in both fun-filled activities and meaningful learning, allowing you to gather wonderful stories to share with your students back home in India.

Once again, I extend my heartfelt welcome to all the senior principals joining us on this remarkable journey. Get ready to embark on an adventure that promises to broaden your horizons, foster new connections, and inspire you in ways beyond imagination.

We eagerly await your arrival in South Finland!

Warm regards,

Haru MEHRA

President & CEO

Le Frehindi

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Author: Haru MEHRA

Namasté / Bonjour / Hello, I am Harbinder Singh MEHRA ( Haru ), the President, author & principal blogger & trainer for the LAF's project Inde-Contemporaine under the patronage of the Indian Embassy in Paris. Apart from that, I am also the CEO of Paris & Lyon based Le Frehindi which is an Indo-French organisation licensed by ATOUT-France with associate offices in New Delhi, Mumbai & Dubai in the Middle East. Something about LAF ( L'Association Frehindi ) : The objective of the L'Association Frehindi ( English ) To promote global understanding with special focus on youth of France & Francophone countries with the youth from Indian subcontinent by showcasing a contemporary aspect of both regions in areas of cultural & linguistic integration, appreciating of heritage & getting to know the importance of natural wellbeing via online & offline activities such as workshops, fairs, events, meet-ups, counselling sessions, intercultural workshops in partnerships/collaborations with local institutions, cultural organisations, embassies & companies in both the regions. The association seeks to work in the following areas : I. Events/fairs/conferences/workshops under the patronage of the Indian Embassy in France. 1)To celebrate & promote contemporary India & France with today's youth. 2)To let discover the traditional historic Indo-French strengths, economic opportunities & partnership possibilities. 3)To promote arts & artists from either region. 4) To jointly host events & fairs every year in France, Francophone countries & the Indian subcontinent to promote friendship/partnerships between different regions linking the general population with a special focus on youth. II. Alps-Himalayas Project 1) To increase cultural & economic affinity of youth & businesses between Rhone-Alps & Himalayas regions of India, Bhutan & Nepal. 2) To conduct & promote joint Indo-French expeditions & excursions. 3) To help the tribals & locals in Himalayan regions to preserve the environment by sustainable means. III. Intercultural Activités 1) To conduct linguistic-based inter cultural activités with the help of virtual tours & offline sessions between youth & teachers for both French, Hindi & various other regional languages. 2) To conduct sessions / classes on inter-cultural understanding, ways of doing business, dances & letting discover the rich heritage. 3) To conduct fundraising activities for all such cultural & heritage discovery exchanges. IV. Indo-French youth club : 1) To help the Indian students coming to France to integrate culturally, logistically & linguistically by providing pre & post landing counselling workshops & vice-versa for French students going to the Indian subcontinent. 2) To help the youth discover skill development programs, internships & recruitment opportunities available in all the regions. 3) To work in partnership with local SME'S for supporting & training of the youth of India & France. 4) To enable students & teachers in France to help online & offline the underprivileged children in the Indian subcontinent by imparting training based on languages & soft skill development. 5) To conduct Indo-french youth camps in all Francophone regions with a special focus on Rhone-Alps regions, Himalayas & Auroville in Pondicherry. V. Promoting Natural Wellbeing & boosting immunity naturally : 1) The association will seek to promote the benefits of Yoga & Ayurveda in France among youth & conduct awareness sessions with experts from India & Srilanka. 2) The association will celebrate World Yoga Day & World Ayurveda day by conducting events & workshops for the youth. 3) The association will produce both online & offline content like blogs, books, broachers etc to Promote yoga & Ayurveda. 4) The association will work closely with Bio-shops to promote vegan & vegetarian food among the youth. Come be a part of the LAF growing team & become ambassadors for the Indian subcontinent & its ability to take modernity with traditional values and ethos. Write to us at haru@frehindi.com. All the best. Harbinder Singh MEHRA, President, L'Association Frehindi Lyon VILLETTE GARE IMMEUBLE LE BONNEL 20 rue de la Villette 69003 Lyon Tel : +330601360996