CYCLONE BIPARJOY: Learning from the Past to Strengthen Disaster Management – by Antarixa Bhardwaj Nature’s fury knows no bounds, and cyclones serve as stark reminders of its power. Cyclone Biparjoy, aptly named by Bangladesh, signifies the cataclysmic nature of these weather phenomena. As we witness the approach of this cyclone... The post Cyclone Biparjoy: Learning from the Past to Strengthen Disaster Management first appeared on Swechha ..read more

RISE ABOVE THE WATERS: CHARTING A COURSE TO RESILIENCE – by Antarixa Bhardwaj The phenomenon of Bengaluru’s monsoon rainfall evoking awe and delight through tweets and Instagram stories quickly takes a dire turn in the months of September and October when the city is gripped by devastating floods. However, the... The post Rise above the waters – Charting a course to resilience first appeared on Swechha ..read more

Glimpses from the Upcycling Workshop we had with Acuity Knowledge Partners. To mark the significance of Global Recycling Day on the 22nd of March, 2023, we held a workshop with our partners from Acuity, where a total number of 25 people came together to learn how to make indoor planters for... The post Global Recycling Day with Acuity Knowledge Partners – Workshop on Urban Gardening and Upcycling first appeared on Swechha ..read more

Along with working at an individual level in schools, we believe it is equally important to work in groups and with the community at large. To involve families and community members, and ensure their participation in the ”She Leads Change’ program, we have been facilitating awareness building sessions and public... The post ‘She Leads Change’ – Community Events first appeared on Swechha ..read more

After 7 months of rigorous Life Skills sessions in the classrooms, with lots of learning and fun, students from four government schools as a part of our ‘She Leads Change’ program in Rajasthan, had their first Showcase Events. The participants showcased their skills of creativity, time management, confidence, public speaking... The post ‘She Leads Change’ – Showcases in Schools first appeared on Swechha ..read more

We had our FIRST large group at our Farm School, a group of 22 people for a day visit, 6 year old kids from The Shri Ram School (TSRS) Vasant Vihar, and their mothers. A fully packed fun day, with various sensory and experiential activities, appropriate to the age group... The post Farm School Educational Visit first appeared on Swechha ..read more

HIGH TIME YOUNG PEOPLE ACCELERATE CLIMATE ACTION – by Tanya Mittal Ubuntu : I am, because we are. Climate crisis is more than just an existing threat that concerns only the academic community worldwide but it is also a fundamental transgenerational challenge, calling for the involvement of the global youth... The post High Time Young People Accelerate Climate Action first appeared on Swechha ..read more

climate change could lead to a loss of 4 percent of European GDP by 2030 – by Richa Mirdha Climate crisis in the UK and Europe: The scorching European Summer Europe may be experiencing its hottest summer in history but given the pace and trajectory of climate change, it might... The post Climate crisis in the UK and Europe first appeared on Swechha ..read more

Increasing Climate Migration due to Assam Floods – by Tanya Mittal Issue of Climate Migrants : An aspect that we often overlook, is rehabilitaion of displaced persons.  Climate change experts at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization have said that catastrophic floods like the one this year has wide-ranging impacts,... The post Increasing Climate Migration due to Assam Floods first appeared on Swechha ..read more

We seek your support in building India’s First Community Native Nursery. Delhi needs more trees, especially native trees. In the last one decade, we have lost several thousands of our oldest trees, through various re-development projects. Delhi’s historic ridge, commonly referred to as ‘the lungs of the city’ is largely dominated by... The post Help us develop India’s First Community Native Nursery! Contribute today first appeared on Swechha ..read more