A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

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.

Community Voices

Mar, 2025
People Stories, Rural Development

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

The Pursuit of Dreams

Jun, 2024
Rural Development, Sustainable Livelihoods

Sunanda Prakash Jante’s dream of becoming a beautician is finally taking shape with the support of a project that provided her essential tools to start her beauty parlour. Her story is one among many, empowering over 145 women in Aurad Taluka to establish various ventures through this initiative.

“You’ll Only Sink Money”

Jun, 2024
Sustainable Development, Women Empowerment

Despite initial skepticism from men in their village, three women from Yellammathada started a successful paper plate-making business. Through a training program by HSBC, they launched their venture with a loan and received equipment and training. The business has allowed them to repay their loan, earn profits, and gain financial independence.

Bori Bageecha Fosters Nutrition Security for Landless Woman’s Family

May, 2024
Food Security, Sustainable Livelihoods

Aruna Ganesh Shivasagar, a resident of Kumbharwadi village, Sangamner, dreamt of growing her own food despite not owning land. With support from WOTR and Axis Bank Foundation’s ‘Sustainable Livelihoods Programme’, she embraced gurney gardening in her front yard. Despite initial skepticism, Aruna successfully cultivated a variety of vegetables, reaping a harvest within three months.

The Only Woman Run Garments Shop in Mandavgan

Nov, 2023
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.

ODK: A KEY TOOL IN WOTR’S TRANSITION FROM PAPER TO TECH-BASED DATA COLLECTION

Dec, 2019
About, Field Notes, Interviews, News & Events, Publications, Uncategorized

WOTR’s work draws interest and appreciation at exhibition

Mar, 2019
Climate Change Adaptation, Field Notes, Publications, Sustainable Development, Uncategorized

A PATH TO GUARANTEED SELF-SUFFICIENCY

Feb, 2019
Climate Change Adaptation, Field Notes, Interviews, News & Events, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Livelihoods

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Learn- Unlearn-Relearn – Pathway to Sustainability

May, 2025
Biodiversity, Sustainable Development

On International Day for Biological Diversity 2025, discover how the Learn-Unlearn-Relearn framework is a powerful pathway to achieve sustainable development.

From Drought to Resilience: Massa Village’s 79 Million Litre Transformation

May, 2025
CSR Partnerships, Integrated Watershed Development

Massa Village, in Maharashtra’s drought-prone region, embraces ecosystem restoration and adaptation—unlocking 79 million litres of water and a renewed sense of hope.

Explore the Biological Diversity of the Western Ghats

May, 2025
Biodiversity, conservation, Ecology

This International Day for Biological Diversity, let’s view some species inhabiting one of the globally identified biodiversity hotspots: the Western Ghats

Heat, crops and food security: Climate-resilient crops mark the way forward

May, 2025
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Resilient Agriculture

As the heat in India increases, the rising temperature is also affecting the food security of the country. India is focusing on climate-resilient agriculture by developing climate-resilient crop varieties, designed to cope with unpredictable weather and boost farm productivity.

Beyond the Icons: Lesser-Known Species on India’s Threatened List

May, 2025
Biodiversity, Ecology, Endangered Species, W-CReS

On the occasion of Endangered Species Day – this blog seeks to spotlight the lesser-known species from India on the IUCN Red List facing silent extinction.

A Moment of Pride: WOTR Wins CASCA 2025 for Water Conservation

May, 2025
News & Events

The Watershed Organisation Trust has received the Award of Excellence in Water Conservation at the CASCA 2025, organised by The CSR Universe.

Seeds Of Change: How Rayagada’s Tribal Communities Are Rebuilding Their Future

May, 2025
Climate Change Adaptation, Integrated Watershed Development

Since its initiation in 2021, this project has benefited 900 families in Bhimpur, predominantly from tribal communities.

The Fault Lines of Modern Development: Exploring how economies grow and what they leave behind

May, 2025
Climate Change, conservation, Sustainable Development

The idea that pollution increases early in development but later decreases as countries get richer and adopt cleaner technologies—as suggested by the Environmental Kuznets Curve—doesn’t hold in reality, where the damage is often lasting and hard to reverse.

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Empowering Women, Transforming Lives

Community Voices

The Pursuit of Dreams

“You’ll Only Sink Money”

Bori Bageecha Fosters Nutrition Security for Landless Woman’s Family

The Only Woman Run Garments Shop in Mandavgan

ODK: A KEY TOOL IN WOTR’S TRANSITION FROM PAPER TO TECH-BASED DATA COLLECTION

WOTR’s work draws interest and appreciation at exhibition

A PATH TO GUARANTEED SELF-SUFFICIENCY

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Learn- Unlearn-Relearn – Pathway to Sustainability

From Drought to Resilience: Massa Village’s 79 Million Litre Transformation

Explore the Biological Diversity of the Western Ghats

Heat, crops and food security: Climate-resilient crops mark the way forward

Beyond the Icons: Lesser-Known Species on India’s Threatened List

A Moment of Pride: WOTR Wins CASCA 2025 for Water Conservation

Seeds Of Change: How Rayagada’s Tribal Communities Are Rebuilding Their Future

The Fault Lines of Modern Development: Exploring how economies grow and what they leave behind

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