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Collecting Stories through Deep Listening: Solutions for creating Safe and Healthy spaces for vulnerable women and children in India

Ms. Sandhya Naidu Janardhan Founder and Managing Director of Community Design Agency Parveen Shaikh, who is a social worker and community leader was born and raised on a footpath in Sewri in Mumbai. And in 2007, her family which included her husband and two little boys was allocated a home by the city in a residential complex called Natwar Parekh Colony. Even to this day, her face lights up when she talks about the first time she set foot in her new apartment, and how she immediately went to look for the toilet. She was finally relieved of not having to worry about going by the railway tracks which was very unsafe. More importantly she was happy that she could

eliminating child labour in supply chains

Ending the risk of Child Labour from the Supply Chains

Abhijeet Nirmal Deputy Director – Child Protection, Bal Raksha Bharat Businesses have remained one of the biggest contributors to social and economic development. Business activities are intrinsic to the social and economic fabric around the world. Businesses and social development are interrelated. An increase in the per capita income also increases business turnovers. The increase in business turnovers has also resulted in an increase in the contribution by the business houses for social causes, but even in situations, when the businesses were not in very good shape they have shown the human side of the business during the Covid19 pandemic. Small and large business houses contributed the most, and in very innovative ways to make sure the children, women and

Tackling Plastic Pollution

FOR-PROFITS, NON-PROFITS AND CITIZENS DOES MATTER! The Expert “Waste management organization, Green Worms (supported by JSW, and cement firms ACC, Ultratech, Dalmia, and Chettinad), aims to create dignified jobs by deploying the strategy of the circular economy, to eradicate both plastic pollution and poverty. Their endeavor (they report collecting 39400 MT of plastic waste, and creating 520 dignified jobs for women) is partnered by some government departments/ municipalities, and few international alliances.” Humanity is gradually, but surely, getting to understand the serious implications of Climate Change upon all forms of life on Earth. Possibly not to the same degree, is also the growing awareness about the severe consequences that plastic waste has upon the planet – landfills quickly accumulating non-biodegradable

Thought Leader Speak …

Ms. Shaina Ganapathy Head of Community Outreach, Embassy Group “One of the consequences of the pandemic was that educational institutions all around the globe had to hasten towards providing digital education. This came with many challenges, including accessibility for students, efficient content, teaching and learning resources, and more. In pursuance of this, our long-standing education partners worked extremely hard to create SPUTNIK, an online digital learning platform that has inbuilt lessons and assignments in math, English, and science that students can participate in from their homes. Through SPUTNIK, teachers could check students’ work regularly, keep a record of each child’s progress, and most importantly, keep in touch with the students during lockdowns to ensure that their academic progress did not

In Focus with Dr. K.C Ravi

Dr K.C Ravi Chief Sustainability Officer Syngenta Syngenta is a leading agri-input company offering the best scientific and innovative crop solutions. This goes a long way in helping millions of farmers around the world to grow safe and nutritious food, while also protecting the planet. It also aids in the improvement of sustainability, quality, and safety of agriculture. Dr KC Ravi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Syngenta India, at the helm of affairs, speaks about Syngenta India’s flagship CSR initiative I-CLEAN: Inculcating Cleanliness, Learning, Education, Awareness and New Habits, launched in 2015, inspired by PM Narendra Modi’s call for Swachch Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission). I-CLEAN is a formidable social intervention designed for farmers’ empowerment and rural prosperity. It works by creating

Building Sustainable Organizations: Balancing Profitability and Environmental Responsibility

Dr. K K Upadhyay Professor and Chairperson Centre for Sustainability & CSR, Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) Sudden weather changes, pollution around, floods, disasters—what’s happening to my world? It was better when I started. I understand everyone is created equal, which is undermined by the reality of growing inequalities, with the gap between rich and poor becoming larger and more intolerable. I desire to do better—to preserve and accentuate all the wonderful features of life on Earth and make those features available to all, now and in the future, while minimizing any damage to our society and the natural world. That desire has a name: sustainability. And it was realized long back in “OUR COMMON FUTURE” in the Brundtland

VolCon 2022: The Pinnacle of Volunteering Excellence

Uniting Changemakers, Amplifying Voices, and Redefining Social Commitment In the vibrant tapestry of India’s social landscape, VolCon emerges as a pivotal thread, weaving together the aspirations, insights, and innovations of countless changemakers. Conceived by Bhumi, India’s leading volunteering NGO, VolCon transcends the boundaries of a mere conference, serving as a vibrant ecosystem for collaboration and commitment. A Tapestry of Insights: Highlights from Past Editions VolCon has served as the epicenter for thought leadership and transformative action. Within education, this signature event has spotlighted the indispensable role of volunteering in shaping holistic learning environments and fostering lifelong skills. As a beacon for educational reform, it underscores the imperative of grassroots involvement in enhancing academic outcomes, nurturing creativity, and building resilient communities.

Taking NALCO To A New Level

Tapan Kumar Chand, an Indian mining veteran, has been Chairman and Managing Director of National Aluminium Co. Ltd. (Nalco) since July 27, 2015. He served Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd from September 22, 2010 to July 27, 2015 as Director (Commercial). Mr Chand holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Master’s Degree in Arts in Public Administration from Utkal University, Cuttack. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam and a Diploma in Social Welfare (labour welfare) from University of Calcutta. His contribution for the growth of Nalco is immense, after joining Nalco in 2015, he had asked his team to renegotiate contracts with the objective of reducing procurement costs by 20 per cent saving

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