This International Day of Rural Women, we celebrate the strength, vision, and commitment to nurturing life in every form of rural women in India.
A Better Tomorrow
Stories, Practices, and Solutions
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.
It is not an easy job, and often comes with unique challenges, but the women have earned the faith of their community through their effort and dedication.
Alma Xalxo, 26, is a Wasundhara Sevika, or Community Resource Person (CRP) with WOTR, acting as a bridge between the organisation and the people in villages.
The environmental work of rural women is a vital form of leadership that deserves recognition in policy, planning, and global climate discussions.
The Drinking Water Project brought safe drinking water closer to home to 305 households in Chhattisgarh’s Koriya district.
As we celebrate Women’s Day throughout March, we’re honored to share inspiring stories of women who embody grit, resilience, and determination.
With every shared pot of water, with every community meeting, with every onion harvested, Chaaya weaves a future for Mendhwan where water is a source of life, not a struggle for it.
Once abused and estranged, Ujwala now runs her own enterprise—emerging stronger than ever. Read her inspiring story of grit, determination and self-reliance.
Empowering rural women is key to gender equality and sustainable development. Learn strategies to drive change in rural communities.
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Leopards in Pune reveal how cities reshape wildlife boundaries, forcing us to rethink coexistence beyond romance, fear, and reactive conservation.
Women of this village in Odisha walked eight kilometers daily for drinking water until the solar-powered borewell transformed lives.
India’s Supreme Court reimagines corporate responsibility, weaving environmental stewardship, biodiversity protection, and sustainable development into the heart of business ethics.
WOTR began mobilising farmers across Gajapati, Rayagada, and Ganjam in 2021, helping them form six Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs).
Exploring India’s farm roads, revealing how poor rural connectivity undermines productivity, mechanisation, incomes, and migration decisions nationwide.
Reflecting on 2025, this blog captures how communities and WOTR strengthened water security, livelihoods, ecosystems, and climate resilience together.
Environmental awareness has never been higher, yet climate-damaging behaviour continues unchecked. This blog examines the growing green disconnect.
A woman farmer in Odisha rebuilds her livelihood through climate-resilient agriculture, soil health improvement, and collective market access support.