What a fortnight…..
It was intense 15days with loads of action happening around focused towards holistic progress of Paryavaran Mitra. It was an honour to have Smt Deepa Bajwa (Director General, Defence Estates) visiting our Suraksha Swachta Kendra and appreciating the holistic model of Paryavaran Mitra in collaboration with UNDP and Ahmedabad Cantonment Board. She shared deep interest in replicating this model... Continue Reading
- April 21, 2019
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Pushing Limits…
One finds limits by pushing them - Herbert Simon The fortnight was different as we did/had few activities/opportunities for the 1st time. On one end, for the 1st time, our core team leaders Punit & Gaurav went to IRMA for a 3-day Enterprise Development Program which had a focus on building community based organisations. It was a great learning experience for them. Their absence gave an... Continue Reading
- February 11, 2019
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Foundation….
Foundation.... The fortnight was dedicated towards strengthening the foundation of our new zero waste center 'Suraksha'. As holistic waste management need more of behavioral change than the infrastructural one, we spent a lot of time and resources towards spreading awareness on the same. Scout kids, students from Riverside school, members of our eco-system anchored this mass awareness... Continue Reading
- February 1, 2019
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The Conscious Leap….
Last fortnight witnessed the giant but conscious leap in our journey of bringing respect & dignity to rag-picking women. After 4-months of intense planning & preparation, it was gratifying to finally inaugurate our Integrated Waste Management facility 'Suraksha' in collaboration with UNDP & Ahmedabad Cantonment Board. Event was blessed with the presence of our mentors, Manav Sadhna family... Continue Reading
- January 20, 2019
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Fulfilling…
The fortnight had been quite fulfilling. At one end, we finished end-to-end body check-up for 50women of 1st phase. In-depth follow-up of the women needing further treatment will start from tomorrow. Sisters also received the warmth of love in the form of beautiful sweater gifted by our East Bay Family in US. It was a perfect gift as this year we are facing colder season than normal... Continue Reading
- January 6, 2019
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