May 6, 2020 in Center of Development, Education, Empowering Women, Global Neighborhood, Life in India, Reflections, Social Enterprise, Tailoring Training Program, The Grand Masala
Self Help Groups – Inspiring Social Change
The Kerala region is renowned for its progressive and forward-thinking societal standards. One of the biggest initiatives to promote gender equality in India is the creation of self help groups (SHGs) ...
February 19, 2020 in Agriculture & Farming Cooperative, Center of Development, Education, Empowering Women, Food in India, Global Neighborhood, Health & Wellness, Life in India, Natural Resource Management, Reflections, Social Fund
Functional Farming: Integrated Agricultural Systems
Integrated Agricultural Systems are a sustainable practice that has economic, environmental, and social benefits. This farming technique is a “whole system” approach that utilizes existing biological ...
February 19, 2020 in Center of Development, Children's Club, Education, Empowering Women, Global Neighborhood, Health & Wellness, Life in India, Malayalam, Reflections, The Grand Masala
Joys and Growth: Reflections from the First Five Months in the Field
On a Saturday afternoon in January, I found myself on the balcony of the Prasanthi Cottage, my current home. I took in my surroundings – the lush hills, the distant moos of cows, the airy dance of fl ...