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Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Saroj Devi’s model multilayer farm in Rajasthan: A pathway to food security

Mar, 2025
Case Stories, Climate Resilient Agriculture, Rural Development, Sustainable Livelihoods

For Saroj Devi, multilayer farming marked a turning point in her farming career, ultimately providing a stable and diverse source of food for her family and the community.

Water, Land & Tradition: Building Resilience in Rural Maharashtra

Mar, 2025
Integrated Watershed Development, Sustainable Livelihoods

By combining scientific watershed management with local knowledge, WOTR introduced practical solutions to enhance water availability and livelihoods.

How Water Management is Transforming Livelihoods: A Story of Climate Resilience from Tribal Villages in Odisha, India

Mar, 2025
Case Stories, Sustainable Livelihoods, Water Management

In Odisha’s Gajapati and Rayagada districts, where water scarcity and erratic rainfall have long posed challenges, the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) implemented a transformative climate resilience project, supported by Andheri Hilfe.

Water, Wisdom, and Wealth: One Farmer’s Journey to Sustainable Success

Mar, 2025
Case Stories, Rural Development, Sustainable Livelihoods

This case study highlights the journey of Eta Bai Rathod from Kangti Mandal, in Sangareddy district, exemplifying how targeted interventions can improve livelihoods through sustainable agricultural practices. Eta Bai’s story illustrates the convergence of water management, crop diversification, and institutional support—strategies critical for addressing India’s agrarian challenges.

These Daily Wage Labourers In Chhattisgarh Are Discovering Entrepreneurship & How!

Aug, 2024
Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Livelihoods

Suraj Lal turned his carpentry passion into a business, crafting furniture for his village with WOTR and AHB’s support. Similarly, Bir Singh and his team in Dungripara built a successful construction enterprise, creating a path to self-sufficiency.

From Struggle to Stability

Jun, 2024
Livestock Management, Sustainable Livelihoods

Sunita Jadhav from Bhandar Kumtha village, once struggling with daily wages, found new hope through goat rearing with support from Wells Fargo and WOTR. This venture provided her family financial stability, allowing her to earn a significant income and construct a shed for the goats’ safety.

Rising Above Challenges

Jun, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Sustainable Livelihoods

In Kherda village, Vijaykumar and Sagarbai Kundgir exemplify resilience, transforming their small farm through vermicomposting to boost yields and earnings, while ensuring their children receive a quality education. Supported by Wells Fargo and WOTR, they increased their soybean yield and profits significantly.

The Pursuit of Dreams

Jun, 2024
Rural Development, Sustainable Livelihoods

Sunanda Prakash Jante’s dream of becoming a beautician is finally taking shape with the support of a project that provided her essential tools to start her beauty parlour. Her story is one among many, empowering over 145 women in Aurad Taluka to establish various ventures through this initiative.

A Family’s Unbreakable Spirit

Jun, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Sustainable Livelihoods

For Balaji Ajunshonde, farming is a way of life passed down through generations. After a devastating fire destroyed their harvest, assistance from Wells Fargo and WOTR brought renewed hope, boosting their income by 20% and transforming their resilience into a powerful story of recovery.

Is Cashew Farming the Path to Economic Resilience for Odisha’s Tribes?

Jun, 2024
Rural Development, Sustainable Livelihoods

Odisha’s tribal communities face economic and livelihood challenges due to persistent water shortages and limited opportunities. This blog explores how cashew cultivation, supported by various government initiatives and NGOs, is transforming these communities. Historical struggles over land rights and recent developments in cashew farming are highlighted, showcasing both the challenges and the potential for sustainable agricultural practices.

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Partner Speak: Rotary Club of Poona On Their Impactful Partnership With WOTR

Apr, 2025
CSR Partnerships, Participatory Approach, Partnerships, WOTR History

“What best can be given to the beneficiaries” is the belief uniting WOTR & Rotary Club of Poona. Hear more from Mr. Bakshi in our Partner Speak Series!

Partner Speak: YES Foundation on WOTR’s Data-Driven, Community-Led Approach

Apr, 2025
CSR Partnerships, Interviews

In a recent conversation with us, Garima Dutt of YES Foundation shared how WOTR’s research-led, community-driven approach creates lasting impact.

Trust, Taboos, and Transformation: A Day in the Life of a Mahila Pravartak

Apr, 2025
Food Security, Health, Sanitation & Nutrition, People Stories, Rural Development

The title ‘Mahila Pravartak’ may sound official, but it captures something far more powerful: a woman changemaker. These women are the backbone of WOTR’s community health efforts—moving door-to-door, to bring real transformation to the communities they serve.

Flowing Together: A Journey of Resilience and Togetherness

Apr, 2025
Land and Water Management, Sustainable Development

Since 2019, WOTR and the Rotary Club of Poona have helped Dhamanvan and Shirpunje in Akole, Maharashtra, build resilience through community-driven initiatives.

Cultivating a Smarter Future: Unpacking the Goals of Climate-Smart Agriculture

Mar, 2025
Case Stories, Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Resilient Agriculture

At its heart, CSA is about transforming agricultural systems to respond effectively to climate variability and change.

Saroj Devi’s model multilayer farm in Rajasthan: A pathway to food security

Mar, 2025
Case Stories, Climate Resilient Agriculture, Rural Development, Sustainable Livelihoods

For Saroj Devi, multilayer farming marked a turning point in her farming career, ultimately providing a stable and diverse source of food for her family and the community.

The Villages That Brought Clean Water Home

Mar, 2025
Health, Sanitation & Nutrition, Women Empowerment

The Drinking Water Project brought safe drinking water closer to home to 305 households in Chhattisgarh’s Koriya district.

Water Stewardship: A Key Step to Tackle Crisis & Climate

Mar, 2025
Rural Development, Water Governance, Water Management

Water stewardship is a step beyond good water governance that not only ensures quality management and distribution of water, but also builds climate resilient communities.

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Saroj Devi’s model multilayer farm in Rajasthan: A pathway to food security

Water, Land & Tradition: Building Resilience in Rural Maharashtra

How Water Management is Transforming Livelihoods: A Story of Climate Resilience from Tribal Villages in Odisha, India

Water, Wisdom, and Wealth: One Farmer’s Journey to Sustainable Success

These Daily Wage Labourers In Chhattisgarh Are Discovering Entrepreneurship & How!

From Struggle to Stability

Rising Above Challenges

The Pursuit of Dreams

A Family’s Unbreakable Spirit

Is Cashew Farming the Path to Economic Resilience for Odisha’s Tribes?

By Categories

By Tags

Partner Speak: Rotary Club of Poona On Their Impactful Partnership With WOTR

Partner Speak: YES Foundation on WOTR’s Data-Driven, Community-Led Approach

Trust, Taboos, and Transformation: A Day in the Life of a Mahila Pravartak

Flowing Together: A Journey of Resilience and Togetherness

Cultivating a Smarter Future: Unpacking the Goals of Climate-Smart Agriculture

Saroj Devi’s model multilayer farm in Rajasthan: A pathway to food security

The Villages That Brought Clean Water Home

Water Stewardship: A Key Step to Tackle Crisis & Climate

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