Mar 17, 2026 | India, South Asia, Wellness, West Bengal Cluster Expansion
In Saraswatipur, open defecation remained a common practice due to a lack of hygiene awareness, long-standing habits, and financial difficulties in building hygiene infrastructure. Daniel, one of the committee members, initially did not see the need for a household...
Mar 17, 2026 | Education, India, Jharkhand Expansion, South Asia, Wellness
In Elwapathar Village, several families faced challenges such as school dropouts and the lack of basic sanitation facilities. Many children were missing out on education, while some families had not yet prioritized essential needs like the construction of toilets....
Mar 17, 2026 | India, Jharkhand Expansion, South Asia, Wellness
The Transformational Community Development (TCD) program is bringing meaningful change to people’s lives. With a focus on healthy living, I encouraged TCD committee members and the residents of Elwapathar Village to take positive steps toward improved well-being....
Mar 17, 2026 | Dhedauli Village, Education, Food, Income, Nepal, South Asia, Wellness
When I visit Dhedauli Village, I see some are struggling, but we encourage them to try again. Some are doing very well. I met some youths for a meeting, and we discussed health, education, and planning for the upcoming days. Transformational Community Development...
Mar 17, 2026 | Children, Dhedauli Village, Nepal, South Asia, Wellness
Cold mornings and evenings can cause health problems such as coughs, colds, fevers, and other seasonal illnesses. Children are especially sensitive to cold weather, so they need extra care during this time. To protect the children, the Transformational Community...
Mar 17, 2026 | Education, Food, Income, Katuwaghat Village, Nepal, South Asia, Water, Wellness
Before the Transformational Community Development (TCD) program in Katuwaghat Village started, the education situation was very sad. No children were sent to school. The children were very backward and they spent their days playing at home and sometimes fighting. The...
