OWFN Purpose Empowering Communities, Nurturing Leaders |
One Week for Nation (OWFN) is an immersive experience designed to connect medical students and professionals with rural communities across India. Established with the goal of providing essential healthcare services while fostering personal and professional growth, OWFN has become a transformative journey for all involved. |
Events that Happen - OWFN 2019 Itinerary Journey of a Lifetime |
The Sevankur – Seva Bharati initiative organized by Vivekanand Kendra, Kanyakumari, took place from January 22nd to 30th, 2019, in Tamil Nadu. This event brought together 264 students and 30 consultants from Maharashtra to participate in various community service activities.
The journey began from LTT (Kurla), Mumbai, on January 22nd, 2019, by Netravati Express. The participants reached Trivandrum on January 23rd and Kanyakumari on the same day.
The inaugural function was held on January 24th, 2019, with Padmashree Hon. Nivedita Bhide ( (Vice President, Vivekanand Kendra) and Dr. Sudhansu Bhattacharya (well-known cardiothoracic surgeon, Mumbai) as chief guests. The students subsequently visited Ramayan Darshanam, Gangotri, and the Vivekanand Exhibition in batches.
On January 25th, 2019, the students visited the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, established by Hon. Eknathji Ranade. Dr Subramhanyam delivered a talk on the importance of ethics in medical practice, drawing references from the Ramayana.
The students celebrated Republic Day on January 26th, 2019, in a school run by Vivekanand Kendra. Shri. J. Nandakumar ((RSS, Pradnya Pravah) addressed the students, and a group of 16 participants were sent to 18 nearby villages for community service near Kanyakumari. Staying arrangements were made with local people.
On January 27th, 2019, the students conducted a Clean India campaign and a free medical checkup camp in the 18 villages, examining over 2700 patients.
On January 28th, 2019, a workshop on communication skills was conducted by Shri Nilesh ji Surana, followed by an experience sharing session. |
Event Introduction
Journey to Kanyakumari
Inaugural Function and Cultural Visits
Visit to Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Republic Day Celebration and Village Outreach
Community Service Activities
Workshops and Experience Sharing© Sevankur Bharat |
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