Turnstone Global
Dr. Kanchan Gaba, current secretary of Turnstone Global lost her vision at a very early age due to Glaucoma. Since…
Sabuj Sangha
The Sunderbans are known for its tiger reserves and unique beauty. But what’s also rampant in the area is poverty…
How it began at Sabuj Sangha
Siba Sankar, the founder of Subuj Sangha, was born and brought up in the Sunderbans. Living in a joint family,…
Sarada Ramkrishna (Sishu O Mahila) Sevashram
To reach the village of Morjada, one has to pass through fields of banyan, coconut and hibiscus trees, which seem…
How it began at Sarada Ramkrishna (Sishu O Mahila) Sevashram
The Late Tarani Chakraborthy, who was the founder and secretary of Sarada Ramakrishna Sevashram, was once upon a time the…
Society for the Visually Handicapped
by Rohini Vemuganti Imon was sitting by the window, his mother standing behind him, looking on as I approached SVH….
How it began at Society for the Visually Handicapped
The late Mr. Shyamal Data, founder of the Kolkata-based Society for the Visually Handicapped, had an eye for adventure. This…
Giving primary school children a strong foundation
Located in the distance of 20 kms from where I stayed in central Kolkata, the drive to Towards Future at…
How it began at Towards Future
Supriya Roy, the founder of Towards Future, was actively involved in social service since 1995. Having served as a program…
These are just some small ways in which Bani Mandir helps the poor
The impact Bani Mandir makes in the lives of the poor is clear from the stories of the people they…
How it began at Bani Mandir
Bani Mandir was established in the year 1945 by like-minded primary school teachers in and around the village named Khordanahala….
This organisation charges patients just Rs. 60 (Rs. 20 in urban areas) for a consultation, diagnosis and a week-long supply of medicine
My day at RHCF commenced with a visit to their center on Jyotish Roy Road in Kolkata, which is one…
How it began at Rural Health Care Foundation
Rural Health Care Foundation (RHCF) is an NGO that provides affordable and sustainable primary healthcare to low income groups in…