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Knowledge and Media
झारखंड में उम्मीद की लाइब्रेरी (in Hindi)
किताबों के साथ बच्चे एक-दूसरे से सीख रहे हैं, उनमें पढ़ने की रुचि बन रही है, यह एक ऐसा मंच भी है, पढ़ने के साथ किताबों पर बात भी कर सकते हैं
Environment and Ecology
How environmentalist Jibi Pulu is using ecotourism to turn Mishmi tribe conservationists
“For centuries, the indigenous people have been living in harmony with nature. In our culture, we do hunt but for our sustenance and we do not sell meat,” he says.
Environment and Ecology
Elopa and Etugu villagers declare ancestral land as community conserved area
The state government is working with the Centre on a legal framework to allow the state’s tribal communities to gain legal land rights over their customary land.
Environment and Ecology
At 89 & 71, Amazing Grandmas Run a Gorgeous, Successful Farm Stay With Fresh Food
To bring back the greenery by developing a food forest, harvesting crops and building a farm stay for their guests
Health and Hygiene
Meet Lakshmy Das – a young community worker pushing sustainable practices in Kumily
MHM sessions are conducted for small groups, highlighting the cultural taboos associated with menstruation, guidance on how to maintain hygiene during menstruation...
Environment and Ecology
The architect leading restoration of Telangana’s historic stepwells
In Telangana, home to over 500 stepwells, Kalpana, along with her community works to build self-reliance by connecting to the water source and replenishing it.
Case Studies on Development Action and Impact
'Stories of Change' initiative by Azim Premji University, encouraging social sector organisations to document their work and develop a grounded knowledge base
Food and Water
Aamon: Tribal women in violence-hit Bengal province triple incomes with organic rice; revive traditional varieties
4923 women farmers in 140 villages in Jhargarm are part of Aamon that is managed by the women members. They use the latest technology to process the paddy and Aamon sells across India.
Economics and Technologies
How One Man’s Conviction Put Jibhi Valley on the World Tourism Map
Jibhi Valley's first homestay paves the way for eco-tourism showing that it's possible to build sustainable livelihoods without harming nature