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They Went From Picking Stones to Owning Businesses

Women in every corner of the world face a relentless barrage of obstacles: unequal pay, limited access to opportunities, and the constant threat of violence and discrimination. In rural communities, these burdens are often magnified, stifling women’s potential and trapping them in cycles of poverty and oppression. This blog unveils the powerful stories of women from rural Maharashtra who shattered these cycles of hardship and patriarchy.
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Seeds of Change: The Collective Strength of Appireddypally

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.
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Why Investing in Climate-Smart Agriculture is Essential for Business Resilience

Businesses face escalating challenges from climate change affecting global agriculture. The solution lies in investing in climate-smart agriculture, which offers proactive strategies for resilience and market opportunities. Climate-smart agriculture, defined by the FAO, includes sustainable productivity increases, enhanced resilience, and reduced emissions.
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Transforming Lives through Water Management

Transforming Lives through Water Management

Nature, with its highly erratic behaviour, coupled with inadequate water conservation measures, has left villages grappling with severe drought situations like water scarcity, dependency on tankers, crop failure, and distressed migration. Umara is one of the participating villages in Kalamb block. In this village, two check dams are constructed through project support, bringing about a transformative change.
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Farmer Producer Organisations: Key Drivers in Strengthening Food Systems and Ensuring Food Security

Farmer Producer Organisations: Key Drivers in Strengthening Food Systems and Ensuring Food Security

Aligned with WOTR’s mission to enhance the livelihoods of small and marginalised farmers, FPOs facilitate collective action, promote sustainable farming practices, and provide better market access. This article outlines the critical role FPOs play in strengthening food systems and ensuring food security and highlights their relevance to WOTR’s initiatives.
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