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Seeds of Change: The Collective Strength of Appireddypally

Mar, 2024
Farmer Producer Organisations, People Stories

In the face of climate change challenges, farmers in Appireddypally, Telangana, were struggling with dwindling yields and migration. The Rural Livelihoods Project by Axis Bank Foundation and WOTR brought hope through the formation of a Mutual Aided Cooperative Society (MACS). Despite initial hesitation, farmers united to establish the ‘Sri Jeevanadhara Paraspara Rythu Sahakara Sangam Limited’ MACS.

Hope Distilled: How Villages in Telangana and Jharkhand transitioned from Liquor to Sustainable Livelihoods

Dec, 2023
Case Stories, Climate Change Adaptation, People Stories, Sustainable Livelihoods

Rural communities in Jharkhand and Telangana, struggling to sustain their livelihoods, find hope through the Sustainable Livelihoods Programme, supported by Axis Bank Foundation. With diversified income streams, these communities now thrive, rewriting their stories of resilience and progress.

A new net for the catch

Oct, 2023
People Stories, Rural Development, Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment

This story is from the booklet ‘Seeding Entrepreneurs: Stories of Women Entrepreneurs from Karjat and Shrigonda Blocks in Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra,’ published as a part of the ‘Promoting Entrepreneurship, Employment Opportunities, and Increased Incomes in Maharashtra’ programme of HSBC.

Redefining Rural Education: From Chalkboards to a Smart Class

Sep, 2023
CSR Partnerships, Education, People Stories, Rural Development

This story from Sara in Baikunthpur block of Koriya district in Chhattisgarh, showcases how the collective determination of numerous stakeholders brought to life the dream of having a top-notch school in the village.

Harvests of Hope: Basava Swami’s Green Transformation

Basaava Swami, a 50-year-old farmer from Kherada village in the Bidar district of Aurad taluka, had long been practising conventional farming methods. However, his curiosity led him on a path of discovery of SCI-system of crop intensification which

Rama’s Quest for Water: A Tale from Bonthi Village

In the quiet heart of Bonthi Village, nestled within Bidar District of Karnataka, Rama Malhari Rane, a 62-year-old farmer, faced a dire challenge. With 10 acres of land thirsting for hydration, and a dried-up well as testament to the scorching heat, Rama

Nature’s Remedies: Harnessing Traditional Wisdom for Menstrual Health in Maharashtra’s Tribal Communities

May, 2023
About, Biodiversity, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Field Notes, Health, Sanitation & Nutrition, People Stories

Menstruation is a natural process that marks the transition from adolescence to womanhood, and it plays a vital role in women’s reproductive health. Did you know that on average, women spend about five years of their lives menstruating? Taking care of

Atma Darshan: Laying a Strong Premise for a Sustainable Approach to Women’s Empowerment

Mar, 2023
People Stories, Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Women Empowerment

International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8th every year, is a day to recognise the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, while also highlighting the ongoing challenges they face in achieving gender equality.

Case Study of 20 Medicinal Trees of the Mahadev Kolis

Mar, 2023
Biodiversity, People Stories, Rural Development

Invasive Purple Nutsedge threatens Riparian Ecotones

Feb, 2023
Biodiversity, People Stories

On Monday, December 19th, 2022, a final deal was reached at the Montreal Biodiversity Summit, where nearly 200 nations agreed to conserve 30% of land and ocean by 2030. The main objective of the summit was to finalize global nature targets for

Seeds of Change: The Collective Strength of Appireddypally

Mar, 2024
Farmer Producer Organisations, People Stories

Hope Distilled: How Villages in Telangana and Jharkhand transitioned from Liquor to Sustainable Livelihoods

Dec, 2023
Case Stories, Climate Change Adaptation, People Stories, Sustainable Livelihoods

A new net for the catch

Oct, 2023
People Stories, Rural Development, Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment

Redefining Rural Education: From Chalkboards to a Smart Class

Sep, 2023
CSR Partnerships, Education, People Stories, Rural Development

Harvests of Hope: Basava Swami’s Green Transformation

Rama’s Quest for Water: A Tale from Bonthi Village

Nature’s Remedies: Harnessing Traditional Wisdom for Menstrual Health in Maharashtra’s Tribal Communities

May, 2023
About, Biodiversity, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Field Notes, Health, Sanitation & Nutrition, People Stories

Atma Darshan: Laying a Strong Premise for a Sustainable Approach to Women’s Empowerment

Mar, 2023
People Stories, Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Women Empowerment

Case Study of 20 Medicinal Trees of the Mahadev Kolis

Mar, 2023
Biodiversity, People Stories, Rural Development

Invasive Purple Nutsedge threatens Riparian Ecotones

Feb, 2023
Biodiversity, People Stories

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From a Government Job Aspirant to a Community Leader, Mahaveer Finds His Own Path

Sep, 2026
Capacity Building, Community Leadership

From aspiring government teacher to community leader, Mahaveer journey shows how community mobilisation, leadership and collective action can transform rural development in Rajasthan.

One Well, Five Farmers: Growing Beyond the Monsoon

Sep, 2026
Water Management, Water Security

Group irrigation wells reveal how shared water resources can strengthen livelihoods, support year-round farming, and prepare for climate uncertainty.

In Keshgawan, ten women built a business around what their farms already provide

Sep, 2026
Livelihood, Women Empowerment

It is a small enterprise, still finding its feet. But its beginnings are firmly local, shaped by what the women know, what the farmers need and what the village already has.

Bringing Brighter Evenings to Villages Without Streetlights

Sep, 2026
People Stories, Rural Development, Uncategorized

Bringing light, safety, and renewed community life to 20 villages in Kabirdham through 150 solar streetlights, empowering communities to reclaim their public spaces.

The Synergy of Survival: How EbA and Agroecology Drive Sustainable Agribusiness

Sep, 2026
Ecosystem-based Adaptation

How planning and implementation of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) and agroecology principles in arid or semi-arid regions can help address the growing impacts of climate change.

Women Entrepreneurs Leading Enterprises to Educate their Children

Sep, 2026
Livelihood, Women Empowerment

Two mothers in drought-hit Marathwada built a papad enterprise with WOTR and Standard Chartered Bank, paying school fees for their children.

WOTR at COP17: Notes from Ulaanbaatar

Sep, 2026
COP17, UNCCD

COP17 put a simple question to the world’s drought experts: can lost land be restored? WOTR’s watersheds may hold the answer.

Growing Resilience Through Mango Orchards in Chhattisgarh

Sep, 2026
Horticulture, Livelihood

Mango orchards are improving rural livelihoods in Chhattisgarh, creating resilient farms, diverse incomes, and long-term opportunities for farming communities.

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Seeds of Change: The Collective Strength of Appireddypally

Hope Distilled: How Villages in Telangana and Jharkhand transitioned from Liquor to Sustainable Livelihoods

A new net for the catch

Redefining Rural Education: From Chalkboards to a Smart Class

Harvests of Hope: Basava Swami’s Green Transformation

Rama’s Quest for Water: A Tale from Bonthi Village

Nature’s Remedies: Harnessing Traditional Wisdom for Menstrual Health in Maharashtra’s Tribal Communities

Atma Darshan: Laying a Strong Premise for a Sustainable Approach to Women’s Empowerment

Case Study of 20 Medicinal Trees of the Mahadev Kolis

Invasive Purple Nutsedge threatens Riparian Ecotones

Seeds of Change: The Collective Strength of Appireddypally

Hope Distilled: How Villages in Telangana and Jharkhand transitioned from Liquor to Sustainable Livelihoods

A new net for the catch

Redefining Rural Education: From Chalkboards to a Smart Class

Harvests of Hope: Basava Swami’s Green Transformation

Rama’s Quest for Water: A Tale from Bonthi Village

Nature’s Remedies: Harnessing Traditional Wisdom for Menstrual Health in Maharashtra’s Tribal Communities

Atma Darshan: Laying a Strong Premise for a Sustainable Approach to Women’s Empowerment

Case Study of 20 Medicinal Trees of the Mahadev Kolis

Invasive Purple Nutsedge threatens Riparian Ecotones

By Categories

By Tags

From a Government Job Aspirant to a Community Leader, Mahaveer Finds His Own Path

One Well, Five Farmers: Growing Beyond the Monsoon

In Keshgawan, ten women built a business around what their farms already provide

Bringing Brighter Evenings to Villages Without Streetlights

The Synergy of Survival: How EbA and Agroecology Drive Sustainable Agribusiness

Women Entrepreneurs Leading Enterprises to Educate their Children

WOTR at COP17: Notes from Ulaanbaatar

Growing Resilience Through Mango Orchards in Chhattisgarh

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