Dr Nita Mukherjee describes a much-needed training effort in Ahmedabad

As a medical rep in Ahmedabad, Rajendra Joshi would notice the appalling state of public health in the slums. He knew that it was the result of poverty, arising from lack of livelihood and income and was determined to do something to alleviate these conditions. The opportunity came in 1984 when he met Father Ramiro Erviti...

Amita Chauhan writes on one man’s effort to improve the life of women in rural Tamil Nadu

There are many reasons why people work with or start their own NGOs. Experiencing poverty first-hand is, generally, the most compelling one. That is certainly what motivated Loganathan, who grew up poor in Karunguzhi, a small village in Tamil Nadu, to start the Association for Sustainable Community...

Credibility Alliance aims at making NGOs more accountable and transparent. Sharvari Abhyankar explains how

In this space, you have been reading about various non-government organisations (NGOs) striving for a better and more equitable world, by bridging the gaps in our development saga. Most of these NGOs are working for a valid, urgent cause. Their passion is real; dedication beyond doubt;...