Stories

The Power of Second Chance

By Pritesh Kamble, Program Manager, Supported by Intel Shamnad is a transwoman born into a conservative orthodox muslim family in Kanur in Kerala. At a very young age, she felt she was different with regards to appearance, behaviour and identity, like a woman, and her family and society never accepted

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When Dance Becomes Strength

By Pritesh Kamble, Program Manager Supported by Intel Shyam grew up in Kannur, Kerala. Her father left when she was small and her mother raised her alone with love. Shyam loved dance from childhood. Dance was her way to express her feelings. She performed in temples and at cultural events.

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Empowering Education through Better WASH Facilities and School Kits

By Asaram Kolgude, Project Coordinator Supported by CIE INDIA Education is not just about reading and writing—it is the foundation for empowerment, dignity, and equality. For children from marginalized and rural communities, going to school represents hope for a better tomorrow. However, the lack of basic learning materials and hygiene

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Life Skills Education: Learning Beyond Textbooks

By Rohit Salunkhe, CRC Coordinator Supported by: Atlas Copco In today’s fast-changing world, adolescents are growing up along with academic pressure, social expectations and emotional challenges. At this crucial stage of development, they are trying to understand the world around them and are discovering who they are. However, many young

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Promoting hygiene among young learners through creative soap-making

By Sushil Zadode, Project Coordinator, Nagpur Supported by Persistent Foundation Handwashing with soap is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect individuals, particularly the younger ones, from diseases such as diarrhea, cough, cold and skin infections. It removes dirt, bacteria, and viruses that water alone cannot. Regular

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The Power of Second Chance

By Pritesh Kamble, Program Manager, Supported by Intel Shamnad is a transwoman born into a conservative orthodox muslim family in Kanur in Kerala. At a very young age, she felt she was different with regards to appearance, behaviour and identity, like a woman, and her family and society never accepted

Read More »

When Dance Becomes Strength

By Pritesh Kamble, Program Manager Supported by Intel Shyam grew up in Kannur, Kerala. Her father left when she was small and her mother raised her alone with love. Shyam loved dance from childhood. Dance was her way to express her feelings. She performed in temples and at cultural events.

Read More »

Empowering Education through Better WASH Facilities and School Kits

By Asaram Kolgude, Project Coordinator Supported by CIE INDIA Education is not just about reading and writing—it is the foundation for empowerment, dignity, and equality. For children from marginalized and rural communities, going to school represents hope for a better tomorrow. However, the lack of basic learning materials and hygiene

Read More »

Life Skills Education: Learning Beyond Textbooks

By Rohit Salunkhe, CRC Coordinator Supported by: Atlas Copco In today’s fast-changing world, adolescents are growing up along with academic pressure, social expectations and emotional challenges. At this crucial stage of development, they are trying to understand the world around them and are discovering who they are. However, many young

Read More »

Promoting hygiene among young learners through creative soap-making

By Sushil Zadode, Project Coordinator, Nagpur Supported by Persistent Foundation Handwashing with soap is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect individuals, particularly the younger ones, from diseases such as diarrhea, cough, cold and skin infections. It removes dirt, bacteria, and viruses that water alone cannot. Regular

Read More »