In India, a large network of primary schools run by the government addresses the education needs of poor children in the 6-14 years age group. These schools have not been…
08 Aug
18 Jul
Bangalore’s exponentially growing population, with ever growing consumption needs, has created a stinking trash problem. The problem is made worse by the all-too-common “not my problem” mindset that most of us have. …
09 Jul
Masoom is an NGO set up with a passion for establishing quality education in night schools, through its “Night School Transformation Programme”. Masoom began its intervention in the year 2006…
28 Feb
Jhamtse Gatsal tells its children who are mostly abandoned or orphans from very poor families that ”You Matter” and assures them a shelter and a home on which they can…
04 Feb
Salaam Baalak Trust works with India’s street children to give them shelter, education, guidance and the right opportunities that will hopefully, lead them out of Delhi’s forgotten shadows into adulthood.…
05 Dec
Sometimes the people most capable of saving the world are the ones who don’t expect anything in return. Sabriye Tenberken lost her sight at age 12 and while studying Central…
27 Nov
Usually, the more visible a disability, the more awareness, sympathy and financial support is invoked for people with it. Deafness is hugely misunderstood because it is an invisible disability and…