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Celebrating the release of a new study that revealed that the heritage of India is one of Swachhta, interfaith leaders and dignitaries, as well as Gandhians, gathered together to launch Swachhata Sanskriti, which provides interesting and previously-unreported details about the history of cleanliness that India had enjoyed in the pre-colonial…continue reading

9 OCTOBER 2019, NEW DELHI: The highlight of the India Today Aaj Tak’s Annual SafaiGiri Awards wasn’t just the fact that the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA) was presented with the Best Sanitation Institute Award for work that the organization has done to bring faith into action for water, sanitation…continue reading

22 OCTOBER 2019, RISHIKESH: Pujya Swami Madhavpriyadasji and Pujya Purani Shri Balakrishna Swamiji welcomed saints, devotees and students of the Swaminarayan Gurukul Parivar home to Parmarth Niketan for a week-long Satsang Sadhana Shibir filled with meditation, asanas, pranayama and satsang on the Holy Banks of Maa Ganga. The camp was…continue reading

27 OCTOBER 2019, RISHIKESH: A very special Diwali Ganga Aarti and Satsang with Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji was held on the banks of Maa Ganga, in the lap of the Himalayas, inspiring all that attended not only to light lamps in our homes, but to be…continue reading

31 OCTOBER 2019, RISHIKESH: With great ceremony and blessings, Dr. Arya Wedakarna, the King of Bali and the custodian of the Hindu faith in Indonesia, was welcomed by Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati to Parmarth Niketan and the banks of Holy Maa Ganga. Dr. Wedakarna was joined by his beautiful wife,…continue reading

2 NOVEMBER 2019, HARIDWAR: HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, Founder/Chair of the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, Founder of Ganga Action Parivar and President of Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh, graced and blessed the official inauguration ceremony of two new eco-friendly, public bio-digester toilet clusters just completed at Pantdweep Parking, Haridwar. …continue reading

4 NOVEMBER 2019, RISHIKESH: On the 7th anniversary of Mother Ganga being declared the National River of India, and after the beautiful inauguration ceremony of 2 new clusters of a Bio-Toilet Complex at Pantdeep Parking in Haridwar, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited of Haridwar, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce &…continue reading

17 NOVEMBER 2019, RISHIKESH: A well spent Sunday Morning, when #SparshGanga team was welcomed by the Ganga Action Parivar, Parmarth Rishikumars in a beautiful Clean Up on the banks of Maa Ganga at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh. Blessed by the presence and example of HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, the team of…continue reading

16 JANUARY 2020, RISHIKESH: As a precursor and curtain-raiser to the recent Kashiyatra at Indian Institute of Technology BHU in Varanasi, a team of volunteers from the Ganga Action Parivar, Global Interfaith WASH Alliance and Parmarth Niketan, led by Ganga Nandini, who serves as the Director of Programme Implementation, Integration and…continue reading

30 JANUARY 2020, RISHIKESH: Greening Drive Of First One Lakh Trees Inaugurated by the Hon'ble Governor of Uttarakhand in Rishikesh Parmarth Niketan and HDFC Bank Join Together to Pledge to Plant the first One Lakh Trees Ahead of the Upcoming Monsoon Season at the Rishikesh Railway Station On the auspicious…continue reading

1 MAY 2020, RISHIKESH: On the divine holy day of Ganga Saptami, we celebrated with an incredible livestream of Ganga Aarti and special Meditation and Mantras by HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji from the banks of Maa Ganga at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh as they shared…continue reading

Endangered Species Day along the holy banks of Mother Ganga – freshly-rejuvenated and alive with all manner of aquatic species – reminds us of how each life is unique, perfect and divine, and that we are all One and interconnected. Each life is a gift, and a beautiful expression of…continue reading

27 MAY, 2020: A very special Namaste India Program with Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, Shri Devkinandan Thakur Ji Maharaj, Shri Yuvacharya Shree Abhaydas Ji Maharaj & Honble Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on a programme dedicated to Maa Ganga and Maa Yamuna. Pujya Swamiji beautifully shares about…continue reading

1 JUNE, 2020, RISHIKESH: A beautiful, interactive conversation on Mother Ganga, now and post-lockdown & Covid-19, on how can we maintain an Aviral & Nirmal (clean & free flowing) river for all, with the blessings and inspiration of Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji. Joined by: Hon’ble Union HRD Minister, Dr.Ramesh Pokhriyal…continue reading

A Special Consultation with Faith Leaders and Stakeholders dedicated to the Keeping Mother Ganga Clean was held at Parmarth Niketan today in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) and Namami Gange, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, together with Ganga Action Parivar, Global Interfaith WASH Alliance…continue reading

Parmarth Niketan, in collaboration with Acharyas, Rishi Kumars, Sevaks of Parmarth, GIWA, and DSF, organized a significant cleanliness rally on Neelkanth Marg during the Kanwad Yatra. The Kanwad Yatra is an annual pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva at the Neelkanth Temple in Rishikesh. The rally aimed to spread the message…continue reading

Parmarth Niketan, in collaboration with Namami Gange, the Jal Shakti Ministry of the Government of India, Arth Ganga initiative, Ganga Action Parivar, and the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, organized a groundbreaking Ganga Awareness and Aarti Workshop. This significant initiative was conceptualized during the visit of Hon'ble Jal Shakti Minister Shri…continue reading

The 75th Independence Day of India was joyously celebrated all over India being “the 75th Amrit Mahotsav". At Parmarth Niketan, the celebration took place on the sacred banks of Mother Ganga, graced by the blessings and wishes of HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji, who…continue reading

United We Stand in Global Hand Hygiene with a Beautiful Awareness Raising Handwashing Day Programme to Engage School Children and Faculty, Faith and Political Leaders, Educators and Academists in the lap of the Himalayas in a programme organised by the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, with the technical support of UNICEF…continue reading

The Wildlife Institute of India, in collaboration with Namami Gange, recently organized a special event at DSF's Parmarth Vidya Mandir School in Rishikesh. The event aimed to raise awareness about wildlife and the significance of the Ganga river. During the session, officials from WII shared valuable insights on the importance…continue reading

"Be patient where you sit in the dark. The dawn is coming.” – Rumi

From being a child forced to live on the streets to now claiming her space under the sun with confidence and hope, this is Tina’s journey. Adversity is a part of human life and often as adults, we seek to raise children with the intentions and hope that they would never have to face adversity or hardship, that they remain…

HBHS Campaign: Child Club Activities, DBSS Kolkata Campaign on WASH at Nowabandh and Mukundapur, and Nohazari Village – DBSS, Kolkata counselor A campaign programme was conducted on Sanitation and Hygiene among the Children’s’ Club members in villages- Shanpukur, Nowabad , Nohazari and Khanberia by Ruth Mondal, Bonosree Malakar ,Anil Panja and Sushmita Mondal (village volunteers).

Workshop on Education and WASH A Workshop on Education and WASH was held at CNI Bhavan, New Delhi on 23 and 24 October 2018. Nine DBSS across six states participated in this activity oriented and experience sharing workshop. CNI SBSS along with DBSS is working to further strengthen and promote good value based and skill developing

‘Chhaya’s Chhaya’- The Place called Home Chhaya Pramanik is from Nursikdarchak village under Bishnupur – 1 block, Panaqua Gram Panchayat, West Bengal. She is a housewife and lives with her family-husband and three daughters, out of which two of her elder daughters got married recently. Today she is a proud owner of her new home

Tackling Rural Migration through MGNREGA Khairi is a small village at Shindewahi- block, Chandrapur district near Nagpur. The village is located in a deep forest and being a Tiger Reserve zone, at night it becomes difficult to travel in the area. 80% people in the village belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Classes

Fight for “jal, jangal, jameen” succeeds at DBSS Nagpur DBSS Nagpur for the past five years has been facilitating the process for claiming community land under Forest Rights Act, for the people of Shegaon in Bhandara district, Nagpur. The Manaviya Hakka Sangharsa Sammity (MHSS), formed in 2004 for addressing local issues of the community, has

Exposure Visit of Office Bearers of CNI SBSS to DBSS field area of Chotanagpur Diocese Under the leadership of The Rt. Revd. B. B. Baskey, Bishop of Diocese of Chotanagpur, the Diocese organized a successful two day exposure visit for the Office Bearers of CNI SBSS on 3rdand 4th March 2019. Prof. Jayant Agrawal, Hony.

'Calling God's People for Social Action' The work we do is bringing positive changes in the #community. This has further driven us to explore alternative platforms where the #Church can contribute to help communities in need. Encouraged through the verses in Isaiah 6:8 which says- “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom

Igniting minds of Youth for Building Sustainable Communities CNI SBSS works with a long-term perspective to equip the skills for livelihood opportunities. We are looking at youth fraternity through the lens of justice and peace who always want positive change in their own family, community, society, state and overall development of country. They are the

Arousing Hope in the Midst of Adversity Maharashtra's flood battered Kolhapur and Sangli limping back to normalcy The #floods that hit the western region of Maharashtra in the first two weeks of August’ 2019 has severely affected the lives & livelihood of the people of Kolhapur & Sangli districts. Many of these affected villages are

“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do” Women Entrepreneurs: Diocese of Cuttack DBSS Cuttack is making efforts to equip women at the Kathojori Bihar Slum in Cuttack city through various inputs and training programs. The program is designed to address the issues of sustainability in the lives of single mothers &

CNI SBSS has focused on inputting communities on establishing a sustainable model for education delivery, creating efficient water systems and provided training and exposure to farmers on organic farming and kitchen gardening through multi-cropping. Our aim is to provide a better and healthy standard of living for dalits and tribal communities in our reference areas.

Encouraging a multi-approach for better income- Story of Swati: Swati Kerketta is a resident of Raitoli, Barkuli in Torpa, Jharkhand. From working as a daily wage labourer, today she is a proud small entrepreneur in her village. Swati comes from a small farmer family, but due to less income they could not invest much to

Community Development- From Margin to Many Promoting Healthy Communities in Rural India Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not just the absence of disease or infirmity- (World Health Organisation WHO). A person is healthy if he does not suffer from any illness in body, mind and spirit. Health also

CNI SBSS intervention focuses on deepening the scope and identifying the need to improve quality dimensions on issue of education, drinking water and sanitation to provide basic human rights and dignity of life. We have collected few stories from the filed reflecting how people's lives have been impacted. DOWNLOAD AND READ:

The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected humanity at large. It is a contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The disease has since spread worldwide, leading to an ongoing pandemic. It is making no distinction between rich and poor. However,

As per the "World Inequality Report 2022[1]”, India is among the most unequal countries in the world, with rising poverty and an "affluent elite." In India, the top 10% and top 1% hold 57% and 22% of the total national income, respectively, while the share of the bottom 50% has gone down to 13%. But even

Shonnu is a landless-farmer from Saokheda village of Gangapur-Taluka in Aurangabad. She lives with her husband Raju Shaikh and two children. The village has been their home for the past 23 years. They farm by taking land on lease and earning sufficient income has always been an issue. With a meager income, it became difficult

Its human nature to search for a silver lining even in midst of the most difficult circumstances in life. We, humans, need hope, assurance of change, and better days to keep us motivated even in the face of challenges. This story of hope, faith, and change is of Suchitra Gayen from Thakurpukur, Maheshtolla Block, West

From all the adversities that the global COVID-19 pandemic brought upon us, the marginalized communities remained the most severely affected. With many families losing their lives and livelihoods, their living conditions deteriorated. It meant a bleak future for the ones residing in the remote villages without opportunities to develop or get back on their feet.

In recent years, global health consciousness has had a major impact on organic farming, organic products, and organic foods. But organic agriculture is new in the Indian agriculture scene with many challenges. Smart strategy, scientific planning, and responsible public activity will help in overcoming those hurdles in the near future.The Green revolution led to the

The second wave of COVID-19 ravaged India as hospitals and then crematoriums ran out of space. Families struggled to find beds, oxygen, or even medicines to save their loved ones. While cities were hit first, the second wave soon reached rural parts of the country. Hundreds died due to poor or no access to good

For agriculture to be sustainable, it is vital to tackle gender inequality. High levels of inequality make it difficult to increase productivity and reduce poverty and hunger. And countries with gender disparity in income tend to have lower rates of land productivity and more heightened food insecurity. The inequities hinder the progress of many countries

Durgamma shared her view about the development of her village, Dhanwar which comes under Manoor Mandal of Sangareddy district in Telangana. Durgamma Chakali is a daily wage earner and agricultural labour. She expressed her gratitude to Bhavishya Bharat to implement the project SBI Gram Seva in her village. “Our village turned around when the project…

Belonging to a small joint family with five children is somehow hard to maintain all the needs of each member when cultivating vegetables and maintaining a small dairy farm is the only option for living. Due to remoteness and limited production, they cannot make enough profit and sell their products at a low rate. To…

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The community-led climate actions of BAIF once again received national recognition! BAIF became a recipient of the prestigious JSW…

BAIF Rural Innovation Centre (BRIC) at Urulikanchan, Pune in Maharashtra, the first-of-its-kind Rural Knowledge Centre in a…

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In a landmark collaboration, the Government of Maharashtra, BAIF Development Research Foundation and Axis Bank Foundation…

In a landmark collaboration, the Government of Maharashtra, BAIF Development Research Foundation and Axis Bank Foundation signed…

In a landmark collaboration, the Government of Maharashtra, BAIF Development Research Foundation and Axis Bank Foundation…

In Ghaghra block of Gumla district, Jharkhand, many farmers owned upland (tanr) land that remained uncultivated due…

Mr. Christian Jack, Deputy Consul-General and Ms. Garima Shewkani, Economic Diplomacy and Visits Manager from the Australian…

The 79th Independence Day of our great motherland and its entry into the 80th year of independence, was celebrated with…

BAIF team represents mini-India, stated Ramon Magsaysay and Padma Shree recipient, Dr. Prakash Amte at the 59th Foundation…

In Ghaghra block of Gumla district, Jharkhand, many farmers owned upland (tanr) land that remained uncultivated due…

Any city or Pune city for that matter, cannot be viewed in isolation. They are all a part of a larger ecosystem and they rely on inter…

The Barasahi Water User Group in Ghantiyanali village, Kaniha block, Angul district, Odisha, earlier depended on a single…

Ms. Meena Devi, a smallholder farmer from Lalganj village in Vaishali district, Bihar, was facing declining soil fertility and…

Any city or Pune city for that matter, cannot be viewed in isolation. They are all a part of a larger ecosystem and they rely on inter…

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January 8, 2026: BAIF Development Research Foundation, has assumed voluntary membership of the Global Alliance Against Hunger…

The historical association between knowledge institutions BAIF Development Research Foundation, Pune and Mahatma…

The New India is a Digital India. In rural areas too, digital technologies have gained immense popularity with neo digital…

BAIF has taken the lead to implement a unique first of its kind Agrivoltaics Project in the country, with the generous support of…

Nov. 17, 2022: Wadi’ model, meant to help tribal and small landholders, allows the landholder to plant food crops for commercial sales and self-consumption. It was examined during the session held to discuss ways and means to…

Dr. Bharat Kakade, President and Managing Trustee, BAIF, is the proud recipient of the prestigious 4th Dr. P.G. Pandey…

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All roads led to Kaprada. Unity in diversity, freewheeling talent and confidence, pride without prejudice and knowledge…

This op-ed by Agroecology Fund Co-Director Daniel Moss, and colleagues Matheus Alves Zanella and Ruchi Tripathi of Global Alliance for the Future of Food was originally published in Food Tank […]

This op-ed is written by Agroecology Fund advisor Jen Astone, and was originally published in Food Tank here. Over the last several years, agriculture has stormed onto the climate agenda. […]

Agroecology Fund grantee partner, the Society for Promoting Participative Ecosystem Management (SOPPECOM) and a key network to which it belongs, the Mahila Kisan Adhikaar Manch (MAKAAM, Forum for Women Farmers' […]

The Agroecology Fund (AEF) is thrilled to announce the first IPA-Global initiative round of grants (IPA means “Investigación Participativa en Agroecología” or Participatory Research on Agroecology), aimed at strengthening advocacy […]

The International Seminar on Agroecology for National and Local Policies: Lessons from Initiatives in the Global South, gathered together 55 participants from 18 countries in La Habana, Cuba from Dec […]

On December 13, 2024, The New York Times published “Sorry, but This is the Future of Food,” an opinion essay by Michael Grunwald. The piece is the final essay in […]

This interview was originally published by Agroecology Fund long term partner Alliance for Food Sovereignty Africa (AFSA) for their Voice of AFSA Series and is published here with permission. Elizabeth […]

What is evidence? Why is it important? Who ought to generate it for what purpose? These are just some of the questions answered by the Grassroots Evidence for Agroecology Initiative. […]

We already know how to invest in the kind of equitable and sustainable food systems that can build climate resilience. Yet while the hazards of industrial agriculture (and the opportunities […]

On our way to the paddy fields, the half dozen buses of agroecology practitioners and advocates visiting from 25 Asian countries nearly became mired in the mud. The puddled road […]

Unlike the green revolution, agroecology doesn't spread through commercial transfer of proprietary technologies. Rather, it's built on co-creation of knowledge and a commitment to experimentation and action research with smallholder […]

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Daniel Moss, Co-Director of the Agroecology Fund. They discuss what it means to build a model of trust-based philanthropy, the benefits that […]

Unlike extractive food systems, agroecology puts regeneration at the center, and by doing so promotes a circular economy rooted in solidarity. This economy “recognizes human vulnerability and fosters community agreements […]

In a recent Food Tank op-ed, our Co-Director Daniel Moss shares powerful insights from the Asia Learning Exchange on Agroecology Economies, held in Bogor, Indonesia, from 21-26 April this year. […]

A day before traveling to the First International IPA Global (Global Participatory Action Research) Convening in Guararema, Brazil, I biked through São Paulo to the Landless Workers Movement's retail store. […]

Inside the First International Convening on Participatory Action Research for Climate Advocacy (IPA-Global) […]

Food Tank has published a new op-ed by Daniel Moss, Co-Director of the Agroecology Fund, examining what it will take to turn global food and climate commitments into real-world action. […]

Our heads are spinning with excitement and gratitude! The Agroecology Fund was included in MacKenzie Scott's recent portfolio of climate justice and climate resilience grantees, a remarkable cohort in which we are […]

Organizations from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe that work with—or are formed by — small farmers, Indigenous, and fishing communities gathered in Brazil to exchange experiences and, with traditional […]

Celebrating 42 years of the Landless Rural Workers’ Movement (MST), we reflect on the recent visit of grassroots leaders from 60 countries to the Florestan Fernandes National School, where knowledge […]

Faced with water scarcity and conflicts over “mega-basins” in France, the Confédération paysanne farmers' union launched a survey of farms in its network in the Vendée Poitou-Charentes region. Through an […]

More than 500 delegates from 90 peasant, Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and fishing organizations in 22 Latin American countries converged in December 2025 in Oaxtepec, Morelos, to celebrate the VIII Continental Congress of […]

Last week, I joined a webinar to discuss a new book on seeds and the importance of traditional farming. I was asked a provocative question: “In your book, Eating Tomorrow, you […]

Our journey to discover the cities awarded in the last edition of the Milan Pact Awards 2025 continues. After exploring the Special Mentions in the Governance, Sustainable Diets and Nutrition, and Social and Economic Equity categories, we now look to […]

“Humanity is at a crossroads as we all confront extreme weather events and the slow onset of climate change. There is an urgent need to transition toward agroecology and regenerative […]

Agroecology initiatives from Brazil point to real solutions for transforming food systems and call for stronger public policies The Agroecology, Territory and Climate Justice Mapping, carried out between April and […]

There is no fight against hunger without agroecology. There is no agroecology without land. There is no land without agrarian reform and there is no agrarian reform without the peasant. […]

The session “Agroecology-based food systems in municipal policies: lessons from the Global South” took place during the MUFPP Global Forum 2025, held on 15 October 2025 at the University of Milan. Organized by the Agroecology Fund, the […]

Green technology is an umbrella term for science and technology used to address environmental challenges, develop sustainable development, and reduce the negative impact of human activities. We can expect its broad application across various sectors to ensure economic growth without compromising the health of our planet. However, we must view green technology beyond its application…

(This is an expanded version of an article first published in the Journal of the National Human Rights Commission, Vol 23, 2024) Ghumantu jatis of India, also known as nomadic tribes or itinerant communities, are groups that have historically led mobile lifestyles, moving from place to place for their livelihoods. In India, there are broadly…

We welcome the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The deal is expected to be implemented in three phases, will bring some respite to 2.3 million people of Gaza, whose homes and futures have been battered by 15 months of continued devastation and unimaginable horror. In the next three months we expect to see a…

Excerpts from the address delivered by Sandeep Chachra, Executive Director of ActionAid Association and Managing Editor of Agrarian South to the leadership and delegations of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) of the Global South on March 6, 2025. The early decades of the 21st century mark the emergence of the second phase of substantive decolonization;…

The Wayanad region in Kerala has been severely affected by devastating landslides caused by heavy monsoon rains, leaving many families displaced and urgently needing relief and rehabilitation. In response to this crisis, we were approached by ActionAid Association India to assist in raising funds for the Wayanad Landslide Relief. We chose the Give fundraising platform…

Repeated Flood Endangers Vulnerable Communities in Bengaluru (Both the authors work with ActionAid Association. The views expressed are personal and do not necessarily represent those of ActionAid Association.) The floods resulting in torrential rain that started on the night of Sunday 19th May 2025 in Bengaluru shows how decades of mismanagement of lakes and waterbodies…

How social activist Sheikh Basheer inspired an entrepreneur to give back Recently Sheikh Basheer received what he called a “deeply touching message” from a new member of an email group that he was part of. The text read as follows: “Good morning everyone, I’m [name redacted for privacy concerns], it’s a great honour to be…

(Sion Kongari leads ActionAid Association’s work in Rajasthan. The views expressed here are individual and do not necessarily reflect those of ActionAid Association.) ( “My son was going to work instead of school, but now he’s attending school, and we are happy.” – Sukhia Bhil, migrant worker, Bundi These are the heartfelt words of Sukhia…

Commemorating World Ocean Day (Dipali Sharma is Director Organisational Excellence at ActionAid Association. The views expressed here are personal and do not necessarily reflect those of ActionAid Association.) (Human’s call it Earth, but with water covering more than 70% of its surface Planet Water would be a better name. That water dominates our existence was…

ActionAid Association strongly condemns the military aggression and external political interference directed against Caracas and other parts of Venezuela. These actions constitute a grave violation of national sovereignty and international law, and represent yet another expression of coercive power exercised against a sovereign nation of the Global South. The assault on Venezuela cannot be viewed…

Discover how the people of Amadi village in Madhya Pradesh revived a forgotten well through collective action under Goonj’s Cloth for Work program, turning water scarcity into a story of resilience and dignity.

In Chhota Bhanuja village, Rajasthan, the Bhil community came together under Goonj’s Cloth for Work initiative to repair roads and create space for children’s education through collective effort and dignity.

In Kanahalli village, Karnataka, farmers and daily wage workers came together to clean a long-neglected canal, restoring irrigation and dignity through people-led action under Goonj’s Grassroots Innovations.

Discover how people of Jura village in West Champaran, Bihar turned a neglected pond into a safe and shared community space through collective effort under Goonj’s Cloth for Work Initiative.

Winter is more than a season for many. This story explores how cold becomes an invisible disaster shaped by inequality, climate unpredictability, and how community action and urban material circularity are creating pathways of dignity and resilience.

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A comprehensive guidebook for Farmer Field Schools on nutrition-sensitive farming, aiming to combat malnutrition by integrating traditional and sustainable agricultural practices. It covers topics from crop selection and pest control to balanced diets and socio-economic impacts.

This policy brief advocates for seed sovereignty in tribal agriculture by rejecting corporate-controlled hybrid seeds. It recommends promoting composite varieties, millets, and mixed cropping through community-managed seed systems to ensure food security and empower tribal farmers.

A guide by VAAGDHARA on traditional crop varieties like maize, paddy, and wheat, and various organic farming techniques such as Beejamrut, Jeevamrut, and vermicomposting, specifically for tribal regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.

This study assesses food safety knowledge and indigenous food-handling practices among 600 women in Banswara, Rajasthan. It reveals a gap in modern food safety knowledge despite some effective traditional methods, highlighting the need for community awareness programs.

This report assesses the feasibility of Sustainable Integrated Farming Systems (SIFS) to provide a living income for indigenous communities in Central India. It analyzes socio-economic factors, defines the living income gap, and presents SIFS as a viable solution.