Learning development profession 1993-2004

This blog chronicles my journey of navigating the challenges of setting professional priorities and direction, while striving to strike the right balance between personal life and career aspirations.

My path has been largely shaped by circumstances and opportunities—seizing what came my way, while letting go of what no longer aligned or slipped beyond reach. Through professional triumphs, hurdles, and unexpected detours, I’ve emerged as a uniquely molded individual, shaped by every twist and turn.

These stories may offer valuable insights for recent graduates, especially those seeking to craft a purposeful vision and mission for their lives—something I wish I had prioritized earlier. If you're curious about lessons learned the hard way, follow the link below to explore further.... http://manishprofjourney9304.blogspot.com/

Lao the Coolest country's journey from Aug'12

I have started my professional journey in Lao from 10th August.. It was extreme hard decision to leave Cambodia.. as i have been there for almost 3 years and got settled!!

I got opportunity to work in Lao with Oxfam as Program Manager. Since in this region I have worked in Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia, so I thought let me complete my round of all SEA countries.. so after Lao only Myanmaar has to be ticked off!!

I took the opportunity to work in Lao for 1 year..

I resumed on 10th August..

please read all my Lao articles on : http://manishmehtainlao.blogspot.com/

Regard,
Manish

Cambodia from Oct 2009

CAMBODIA- A new chapter in my professional journey as development and humanitarian worker :) started in Oct'2009.

so gear up to find out more on "Cambodia" and my experiences. 
please visit following link.... 
http://manishcambooct09.blogspot.com/

Regards,

Manish

Beautiful Indonesia discovery 2005-2009

My indonesia assignments were quite exciting and full of learnings. it has opened up new dimensions of life :)

I am really lucky that i could travel from top to toe in this beautiful country on this earth.

I have travelled from Medan to East Timore during 2005 to 2009..

read all the post to discover more about this unique country..

follow the link to read more on Indonesia:http://manishindo0508.blogspot.com/

Mono colour Afghanistan 2004-2006

During 2004 to 2006 I have been deputed in Afghanistan 3 times and stayed almost 16 months in this beautiful yet scary country.

I have experienced "time capsule" effect for the first time in my life during my time in this country.

Afghanistan is a mono-colour country; it has houses all made of mud; "no paint"... so it has brown colour all over and genders are strictly segregated so men will be in men group and women will be in women group ...they hardly see each other.. women hardly appear in public...

so once again you will see mono colour picture of social life.....either only men or only women..

i have alot to write ... do keep visiting my pages under this blog... http://manishinafghnistan0406.blogspot.com/