To deepen our collective understanding of the issues, the opportunities, and the inspiring models that are shaping resilient rural communities, we have curated a set of must-read case story booklets by WOTR.
A Better Tomorrow
Stories, Practices, and Solutions
The pulveriser provides a reliable source of income, and with better access to water, Babulal’s farmland holds new possibilities.
Diel Behera, a young farmer from Kulang, Odisha, is building a steady income through climate-resilient farming—driven by determination and a strong community.
Abedan Badaraita’s journey with natural farming in Madaul village, Odisha, is a powerful reminder of what resilience and community-led action can achieve.
Leela and Deepak Gamango, now in their early sixties, who migrated from Meghalaya to Odisha in 2007 are finally managing to secure a substantial income with their grocery shop in Tuburuda, set up with the support of WOTR and Andheri Hilfe
Pinky’s journey is one of resilience, hope, and transformation – proof that with the right support and determination, even the most daunting challenges can lead to a brighter tomorrow.
In rural Jharkhand, the income from agricultural fields has risen with mango plantation and vegetable farming taking root and farmers adopting intercropping.
Abhadiya Raita from Munising village in Gajapati district, Odisha, transformed his life after receiving a new set of carpentry tools and pairing them with hope
The Ekka family’s income has increased by at least 20 percent since they decided to plant mango saplings, interspersed with seasonal vegetables.
Although it’s too early to see the effect of their collective effort, the people of Ringnitoli are now motivated to take up other initiatives to solve their water problems
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Monocropping’s long-term impacts on soil, pests, and farmer incomes are explored through insights from Nitin Kumbhar, highlighting sustainable alternatives, diversification strategies, and pathways to climate-resilient agriculture in India.
A family in Odisha rebuilds their lives after a tragic accident, using community support to start a small shop that restores their livelihood, dignity, and hope.
A glimpse into the cultural practices and land-based traditions of tribal communities in WOTR’s project regions.
Drawing from work with smallholder farmers—from Kumbharwadi in Maharashtra to Madaul in Odisha—WOTR has contributed key experiences, insights, and evidence to the Stories of Resilience 2025, a publication launched by the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil.
How can smallholders farm fish while safeguarding their local ecosystems? One promising answer lies in farm ponds.
Read how a school, and ultimately an entire village in Maharashtra, was transformed with clean toilets
Phool’s journey from uncertain, monocropping to stable, climate-resilient agriculture shows how access to irrigation, diversification, and community support can transform livelihoods.
Grasslands are often mistaken for empty lands needing trees, but they are rich, climate-resilient ecosystems. Understanding their unique biodiversity, carbon storage, and cultural value is essential to ensuring conservation efforts don’t unintentionally cause harm.