The hidden health crisis of Alzheimer’s and dementia in India
IN the vast health tapestry of India’s healthcare landscape, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease often remain hidden in the shadows. Despite…
The fight to improve maternal health in India and the vital role of NGOs
MATERNAL health is an integral component of public health in India, reflecting the well-being of mothers and the broader state…
World Heart Day: promoting heart health in India
WORLD Heart Day is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about cardiovascular diseases and promoting heart-healthy lifestyles. Observed on…
Mitti Cafe: an NGO in Bangalore making a difference!
MITTI Cafe is an NGO in Bangalore that is more than just a chain of cafes; it is a source…
World Physical Therapy Day
WORLD Physical Therapy Day, celebrated on September 8th each year, serves as a reminder of the critical role that physical…
Indian Association for the Blind’s remarkable journey
IN the realm of nonprofit organizations dedicated to the welfare of the visually challenged, Indian Association for the Blind stands…
NGOs in Delhi making a difference
NGOs have a community-focused approach to make a significant impact on various social, economic and environmental issues. In India, where…
Best NGOs in Andhra Pradesh fighting poverty
IN Andhra Pradesh, poverty remains a complex and pressing issue but the best NGOs in Andhra Pradesh have been steadily…
Top 10 NGOs in Uttar Pradesh working for the underprivileged
POVERTY in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, remains a persistent and complex challenge that impacts millions of lives. Despite…
Goonj: An idea that changed millions of lives in India
IF one is to enlist the top innovations in the social sector in India, the NGO Goonj will most certainly…
How NGOs are promoting women’s rights in India
India, the world’s largest democracy, has made significant strides in various fields, yet the fight for women’s rights remains an…
Best NGOs in India fighting poverty
POVERTY continues to be a serious challenge in India, a nation grappling with the simultaneous growth of its economy and…
The critical role of NGOs in healthcare
HEALTHCARE in India is a pressing challenge, given the country’s vast population and limited resources. In addressing this issue, NGOs…
10 reasons why vaccinations are important for our health
THROUGHOUT our lives, we are exposed to a number of viruses, bacteria and other microbes. Some of these microbes benefit…
Why climate crisis is also a health crisis
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) couldn’t have come out with more sobering news just before World Health Day. According to…
‘Climate change is the biggest challenge for the Sundarbans’
THE Sundarbans, located at the mouth of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers between India and Bangladesh, are home to the…
The villages that raise India’s Covid orphans
ON a busy road in Haryana’s Faridabad, 6-year-old Renu was found sitting next to her mother’s lifeless body at a…
‘Poverty due to COVID strips last shred of human dignity’
IT was 22 years ago that Meera Satpathy’s NGO Sukarya took its first steps to improve the health of women…
5 NGOs helping cancer patients facing monetary crisis for treatment
CANCER, of which there are about 200 different kinds, is by far one of the most costly diseases to treat….
Small Talk With Sanghamitra Iyengar
CHANGE leaders do great things, and often that is all we know about them. Here we want to get a…
Depression: A Threat To Be Reckoned With
Back in the 14th century, an outcast was someone excluded from society for committing a crime or breaking the law….
GiveAssured – Built with Integrity, Executed with Compassion
In one of my earlier jobs, when I raised an objection to something wrong being done, one of my colleagues…
No To HIV Stigma, It’s Official
HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is one of the world’s worst health epidemics. Today 36.7million people globally live with…
Giving Is Actually (Scientifically) Good For You
WE’VE all experienced how great it feels to give to someone we love or who is genuinely in need. But did…
DEAN Foundation wants no one, even people from remotest villages to die of suffering and pain
As the date for my visit to the DEAN Foundation was confirmed, I was a little apprehensive. I did not…