Mercy Mission Fellowship Program

On 3rd February 2025, we had an insightful session on The Power of Networking with Gazal Raina , who brought her 24 years of experience in education, CSR, and volunteering to help us understand how networking can be a game-changer in the social sector. ?? Key Takeaways: ?? Networking is more than exchanging contacts—it’s about building meaningful connections. ?? Strong networks open doors to new opportunities, partnerships, and support systems. ?? Authenticity, strategic thinking, and continuous effort are key to effective networking. ?? Practical skills like active listening, crafting an elevator pitch, and follow-ups can enhance networking impact. Through interactive activities and real-life insights, fellows practised initiating conversations and sustaining engaging dialogues. Huge thanks to Ms. Gazal Raina for an engaging and thought-provoking session! ?? Fellows- Abigail Deborah Philip , Renju Prasad , Musharaf Ali , fidha T , Fathimath Shahanas , Aasniya Sultana , Jalwa Aslam , Parvathi Vijayan , Pratip Bhol , Aabid Bhat , Greshma Sebastian , @nikhil M , Nibin francis MMFP Team - Misbah Shahid , Lydia Johnson and Mohammed Rishad K #MercyMissionFellowship #NetworkingForImpact #BuildingConnections #LearningAndGrowing #SocialChange

On 31st January 2025, we had an insightful session on Mental Health and Well-Being led by @Adil Hakkim , a trained mental health professional from NIMHANS. The session focused on understanding mental health, recognizing different disorders, and reflecting on our own emotional well-being. ?? Key Takeaways: ?? Mental health is as important as physical health ?? Understanding different types of mental disorders ?? Self-reflection activities to assess our own mental state ?? Recognizing stress triggers and learning how to manage them Through engaging in discussions and activities, we got a deeper understanding of how we feel, react, and cope in different situations. Huge thanks to Mr. Adil Hakkim for guiding us through this important conversation! ?? Fellows - Abigail Deborah Philip , Renju Prasad , Musharaf Ali , fidha T , Fathimath Shahanas , Aasniya Sultana , Jalwa Aslam , Parvathi Vijayan , Pratip Bhol , Aabid Bhat , Greshma Sebastian , @Nikhil M , Nibin francis MMFP Team- Misbah Shahid , Lydia Johnson and Mohammed Rishad K #MercyMissionFellowship #MentalHealthMatters #WellBeing #SelfAwareness #Mindfulness #LearningAndGrowing

On 30th January 2025, we had an amazing session on Professionalism in the Workplace with Mrs. Lydia Johnson! From workplace behavior to effective communication and personal presentation, the session covered everything about showing up as your best self at work. ?? Key Takeaways:?? Communicate clearly and respectfully with colleagues & clients? Be punctual and sincere—it makes a difference!?? Dress well and maintain workplace etiquette?? Represent yourself and your organization with confidence The session wrapped up with fun scenario-based activities, helping everyone put their learning into practice. Huge thanks to Mrs. Lydia Johnson for such an engaging and insightful session! ?? Fellows- Abigail Deborah Philip , Renju Prasad , Musharaf Ali , fidha T , Fathimath Shahanas , Aasniya Sultana , Jalwa Aslam , Parvathi Vijayan , Pratip Bhol , Aabid Bhat , Greshma Sebastian , @Nikhil M , Nibin francis MMFP Team - Misbah Shahid , Lydia Johnson and Mohammed Rishad K #MercyMissionFellowship #WorkplaceSkills #ProfessionalismMatters #LearningAndGrowing #FutureLeaders

FELLOWS of MERCY MISSION—building strong foundations! ???? Watch Misbah lead a powerful session on ORGANISATION CULTURE, shaping the mindset of future leaders. A culture of purpose, collaboration, and impact starts here! ?? Fellows- Abigail Deborah Philip , Renju Prasad , Musharaf Ali , fidha T , Fathimath Shahanas , Aasniya Sultana , Jalwa Aslam , Parvathi Vijayan , Pratip Bhol , Aabid Bhat , Greshma Sebastian , @nikhil M , Nibin francis MMFP Team- Misbah Shahid , Lydia Johnson & Mohammed Rishad K #MercyMissionFELLOWS #OrganisationCulture #FellowsRise

Grateful to be part of this incredible Global Forum 2025 hosted by Azim Premji University! ??? Engaging with thought leaders, exchanging ideas, and presenting insights on education for social change has been truly inspiring. Meeting like-minded individuals and learning from diverse perspectives reaffirms the power of collective action in shaping a better future. ???? Misbah Shahid , Lydia Johnson , Azim Premji Foundation , Azim Premji University #MercyMissionFellowship #GlobalForum #EducationForImpact #InspiredAndGrateful

Learning to Write Better Reports! Our Fellows explored how to structure and organise reports, especially after coming back from Government Immersions.?? They understood different types of reports and why they matter. ?? Learning what to include and what mistakes to avoid. ?? Reviewed real reports which helped them to see things clearly. ?? Fun discussions made learning easy and exciting! ?? Big thanks to @Ali Shariff for a great session! ?? Fellows - Abigail Deborah Philip , Renju Prasad , Musharaf Ali , fidha T , Fathimath Shahanas , Aasniya Sultana , Jalwa Aslam , Parvathi Vijayan , Pratip Bhol , Aabid Bhat , Greshma Sebastian , @Nikhil M, Nibin francis MMFP team- Misbah Shahid , Lydia Johnson and Mohammed Rishad K #mmfplearningsessions #postgovernmentimmersion #prepforfieldimmersion #phase2ofthefellowship #keyofreportwriting #learningisessential

?? A Day on the Field: Exploring The Lifeline Foundation ?? Our Fellows spent the day at The Lifeline Trust India, immersing themselves in this organisation’s incredible work. From understanding their impact to learning firsthand about their initiatives, it was a day of inspiration, reflection, and growth. Grateful for the insights and stories shared—here’s to learning from those making a real difference! ??? Fellows- Abigail Deborah Philip , Renju Prasad , Musharaf Ali , fidha T , Fathimath Shahanas , Aasniya Sultana , Jalwa Aslam , Parvathi Vijayan , Pratip Bhol , Aabid Bhat , Greshma Sebastian , @Nikhil M , Nibin francis MMFP Team- Misbah Shahid , Lydia Johnson and Mohammed Rishad K #ADayOnTheField #FellowshipInAction #LearningAndGrowing #CommunityImpact #LifelineTrust

I had a great experience gaining practical insights into panchayat governance, particularly in tax collection processes. Our study focused on three key objectives: - Evaluating Tax Collection Effectiveness: Assessing the efficiency of tax collection systems in panchayats. - Identifying Effective Tax Collection Strategies: Exploring successful approaches to tax collection. - Understanding Challenges in Tax Collection: Analyzing the obstacles faced by panchayats in collecting taxes. During our four-week visit to Vijaypura District in Karnataka, we gained valuable hands-on experience. I'm deeply honored to have received a certificate from Dr. Arundhati Chandrshekar, IAS, Commissioner of Panchayath Raj, recognizing our outstanding government immersion. Thank you Mercy Mission Fellowship Program

We are happy to have initiated an engagement with the Dir of Minorities Government of Karnataka, GoK for the Government Immersion where our Fellows were placed across 2 Districts - Vijaynagara and Dakshin Kannada. Over the past month, our Fellows actively looked at effectiveness of the Department run schools (Maulana Azad and Morarji Desai Residential schools) and post matric hostels gathering tremendous insights from the ground. They visited schools, hostels, interacted with the different stakeholders and gathered valuable observations and recommendations to help improve the running of the schools and hostels. This immersive experience has been a valuable step in their journey of learning and impact. ?? They presented their findings to Mr Jeelani Mokashi, Director and his team which was well acknowledged. We thank the department for their support and guidance and look forward to more such impactful collaborations. ??? Fellows- Musharaf Ali , @athulya , Aabid Bhat , Jalwa Aslam and Renju Prasad MM Team- Misbah Shahid , Lydia Johnson , Mohammed Rishad K #GovernmentImmersion #CommunityImpact #Governance #FellowshipExperience #GrassrootsDevelopment #DirectorateofMinorities #MaulanaAzadSchools #MorarjiDesaiSchools

The MMFP Fellows have successfully completed their inaugural immersion program in collaboration with the Rural Development Department of Panchayat Raj, gaining valuable on-the-ground insights and hands-on experience in grassroots governance and community development.