A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

WOTR’s Legacy: Empowering Communities, Creating Opportunities

Mar, 2025
Rural Development, WOTR History

WOTR’s approach has always been collaborative, working with partners across disciplines, ensuring community-led solutions.

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.

Resilience in Action: Transforming Water, Agriculture, and Livelihoods in Maharashtra villages

Mar, 2025
Case Stories, Rural Development, Water Management

In the quest for rural communities to overcome water scarcity and build a resilient future, determination, collaboration, and the right support are essential. For the villages of Phalode and Sawarli, Pimpari in Maharashtra this journey began with a clear vision and collective action.

Empowering Women, Transforming Lives

Mar, 2025
Case Stories, Rural Development, Women Empowerment

As we celebrate Women’s Day throughout March, we’re honored to share inspiring stories of women who embody grit, resilience, and determination.

This Family Mostly Survived on Rice or Jowar with Chilli

Mar, 2025
Case Stories, Climate Change Adaptation, Food Security, Rural Development

Within a small place, Singaram Budhundu from Telangana and his family members manage a small kitchen garden which provides his family with a steady stream of fruits and vegetables, adds to their nutrition and also boosts the family income

A Day in the Life of a Jal Sewika

Mar, 2025
People Stories, Women Empowerment

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.

They Used To Throw Stones At Me!

Mar, 2025
People Stories, Rural Development

Bireng Soy overcame obstacles to forge a path toward independence and empowerment.

Community Voices

Mar, 2025
People Stories, Rural Development

The community shares firsthand experiences of resilience, innovation, and growth with WOTR

Localising Sustainable Development: How Rural Communities Can Drive Global Climate Resilience

Feb, 2025
Farmer Producer Organisations, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

Localising sustainable development in rural contexts can help rural communities become engines of growth and prosperity while staying within the planetary limits.

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Earth Day 2025: Reflections on Development, Ecology, and the Way Forward

Apr, 2025
Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development

As Earth Day 2025 prompts global reflection on sustainability, biodiversity, and climate action, it is an opportunity to examine the intersections between environmental conservation and development in India.

As Heat Waves Intensify, Are We Cooling Responsibly?

Apr, 2025
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, heat waves, W-CReS

Cooling demands are increasing with extreme heat, but are we meeting our cooling needs responsibly? Uncover the complete story.

Sun, water and agriculture: How Solar Energy is changing the landscape in Chhattisgarh

Apr, 2025
Renewable Energy, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

Watershed Organisation Trust along with its esteemed partners is implementing solar-powered solutions to ensure drinking water supply, irrigate farmlands and light the streets in rural areas of Chhattisgarh.

This Women’s Group Is Changing How Their Village Farms

Apr, 2025
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Ecosystem-based Adaptation

Twelve women in Ratadgaon, Maharashtra, started a Bio-Input Resource Centre, selling organic formulations to nearby farmers and reviving soil health.

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.

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

WOTR’s Legacy: Empowering Communities, Creating Opportunities

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

Resilience in Action: Transforming Water, Agriculture, and Livelihoods in Maharashtra villages

Empowering Women, Transforming Lives

This Family Mostly Survived on Rice or Jowar with Chilli

A Day in the Life of a Jal Sewika

They Used To Throw Stones At Me!

Community Voices

Localising Sustainable Development: How Rural Communities Can Drive Global Climate Resilience

By Categories

By Tags

Earth Day 2025: Reflections on Development, Ecology, and the Way Forward

As Heat Waves Intensify, Are We Cooling Responsibly?

Sun, water and agriculture: How Solar Energy is changing the landscape in Chhattisgarh

This Women’s Group Is Changing How Their Village Farms

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

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