May 6, 2026 | Income, India, South Asia, West Bengal Cluster Expansion, Women's Empowerment
Sustainable Income Generation is not only about earning money but also about creating opportunities for growth, dignity, and independence. This month, I would like to share about Neha from Mech Basti, a married woman living with her husband and young son. Before...
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 | Income, India, South Asia, West Bengal Cluster Expansion
Rajib, one of the active members of the Transformational Community Development (TCD) program in Babujote, is physically challenged and lives with his widowed mother. The family faced persistent financial hardship and limited livelihood opportunities, which affected...
Mar 17, 2026 | Children, Education, India, South Asia
Before the implementation of Transformational Community Development (TCD) in villages such as Targhera and Saraswatipur, many children were not attending school regularly, and the school dropout rate was high. After the start of the TCD program, our team and I...
Jan 26, 2026 | Education, India, South Asia, TCD Expansion
In the villages of the Tea Garden Cluster, namely Shikarpur, Devipur, Mech Basti, and Saraswatipur, many adults could not read or write. This lack of literacy limited their opportunities, made everyday life challenging, and left them feeling discouraged about the...
