Five Women Who Upheld Freedom
AS Rakshabandhan coincides with Independence Day this year, today’s post is dedicated to the women whose actions contributed to India’s freedom….
New Schools Of Thought On Climate Crisis
CLIMATE change became a talking point nearly 30 years ago. So why are we still arguing whether it’s real or…
What Standard Tests Don’t Tell Us About Learning
By NILESH NIMKAR —- THE brick kilns of Sonale were bustling with activity: children running around, indigenous technology being used, and…
Monsoon: A Blessing And A Curse
MONSOON. For some that word means fleeing to drier, sunnier lands for the summer. For others, it inspires happiness as…
Take Pride In Inclusive India
YOU may be aware that June was Pride month. Originating in the US, the month not only stands as a…
Women On The Move: Fearless And Free
By ANCHITA GHATAK —- THE Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, recently announced that women could use state run public…
Safe Spaces To Talk About Taboo Topics
GOOGLE gender, sexuality, violence, and harassment. What you’ll find is a shocking number of articles and figures about these disturbingly…
Of Limited Means But Unlimited Generosity
By Kushal Biswas —- WHEN it comes to giving and generosity, the first name that springs to my mind is…
LFC ’19: An Unforgettable Journey of Committed Fundraising and Dedicated Efforts
The LetzChange Fundraising Challenge’19 has undoubtedly played accelerator for our 260 partner non-profits by giving a powerful thrust to their…
Why Indians Don’t Seek Help For Depression
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that India is the country with the highest prevalent rates of depression in…
Indian Weddings Break Traditional Customs
WHEN we think about weddings, we often think about traditions – many of which could do with a reboot in…
India Is Now A Plastic Warrior
PLASTIC. Designed to be an inexpensive, durable alternative to other materials, such as pewter, glass or ceramics that dent or…
You Can Make Others’ Wishes Come True!
GLOBAL giving trends show that hope and empathy inspire most donors to give – and the holidays, including the end-of-year…
Why Do We Need To Talk More About Mental Health?
India in its pursuit of a healthier society, has with time, done away with a lot of customs and traditions…
5 Teachers We Should Celebrate This Teachers’ Day
A teacher is someone who leaves a mark that is unparalleled in most of our lives. We still think of…
How it began at Agewell Foundation
A fifteen minute autorickshaw ride in scorching heat from South Delhi to a two-storied office building in the city’s suburb…
One Small Spark
By Kelly Munro IN a tiny village on the outskirts of Mumbai, one organization is making a huge difference. For…
Rainwater harvesting tanks, toilets and sponsorship of school supplies, this NGO is taking small steps to give barren Rajasthan some life!
When an open-air Mahindra jeep pulled up to pick me up for my visit to Gram Chetna Kendra (GCK), I…
How it began at Apna Ghar, Bharatpur
Apna Ghar (Our Home) was set up in 2000 by Dr. Bhardwaj and his wife Dr. Madhuri. Dr. Bhardwaj was…
Easing Rural Kids into Education
Children have a pureness that no religion or economic status can tarnish. This is something I encountered at close quarters…
A school for children of the Baiga tribe in Chhattisgarh
Driving down to Samerth’s Balmitra in rural, or rather, tribal, Chhatisgarh, all kinds of thoughts plagued my mind. Would the…
How it all began at Apnalaya
Apnalaya originally began as the Holland Welfare Centre, named after the then Australian Consul General in Bombay, Tom Holland. This…
Lives changed by Saath
Here are a few stories of lives changed by Saath. The state of Gujarat has over 80,000 women working in…
How it began at Saath
Saath was started by Rajendra Joshi to alleviate the problems of the urban poor – be it education, healthcare, unemployment,…
This NGO feeds over 1 million children everyday
Not many things bring me out of bed at 5am. But when I heard about the Akshaya Patra Foundation’s operations,…