Udupi (Karnataka): Foreign visitors often come to India to explore its culture, traditions, and everyday life. Some, however, leave behind more than just travel memories — they contribute meaningfully to local communities. A heartwarming example of this unfolded in Kudlu, Kanyana village, Byndoor zone of Udupi district, where a group of French interns made a lasting impact.
The group had come for a two-month internship and quickly immersed themselves in village life. They interacted daily with students at the local government school, teaching lessons, conducting activities, and engaging with the rural community. Their presence became a familiar and welcome part of the children’s school days.
As their internship period ended, the visitors decided to part with a gift that would directly benefit the school. Acknowledging one of its most urgent needs, they donated a new toilet facility — an amenity crucial for the students’ health, dignity, and comfort.
A video capturing their journey, shared on Instagram by @elkaani, shows the interns playing with children, leading classes, and finally inaugurating the new facility. The clip has gone viral, drawing admiration from netizens across platforms. Many praised the gesture as an example of service that transcends borders.
Social media users pointed out that such thoughtful contributions do far more than symbolic acts, directly addressing infrastructure gaps that affect rural education. In this case, a small but vital donation has not only improved daily life for schoolchildren but also left behind an enduring message: true kindness has no nationality.