Let me share with you today some news from the “ground“. My friends Paul and Sabriye, who lead the kanthari center in South India, where they help social and impact entrepreneurs to grow, have sent me the following information and newsletter: “The world as we knew it, surely has changed. In these challenging days we…
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More than facts and figures – it’s only the reality that counts: so what happens after five years of making more health in India?
Last week Jorge, our video specialist, went to our tribal and suburban project areas in the Anaikatti area (close to Coimbatore, South India) and Coimbatore city to do a video of impact. After five years it is time to check how our activities and trainings last, which effect they have on the people on the…
Are you an innovation or social responsibility manager? Interested in a mindset changing innovation week in India?
Join a mindset changing training week in rural India Together with UNAIDS, Ahimsa Fund and the Karl Kübel Institute for development education we offer a very exciting program for all decision makers and managers who are involved in innovation, leadership and social entrepreneurial topics. When? 02.-08. February in the rural areas around Coimbatore including one…
Do you know Maps of India?
Often I’m asked where to find more information on India: information about the Country, Festivals, Food, business, news etc. India’s # 1 Maps Site, Maps of India is the largest resource of maps on India. This site provides all types of India map – Outline maps, physical maps, Political maps, Reference maps and India news…
Soap contest among self- help groups – Women present their soaps today – your opinion counts
It was a really exciting day today. Our five teams of self-help group women presented their soap and packaging ideas in front of our first judging panel. It was a huge milestone in our ongoing soap contest where we had trained the women some months ago and launched a contest. The best ideas will be…
From doing more health at the ground to the United Nations – and meeting some Indian stakeholders of health and innovation.
Today, we are with Making More Health in Genève: „Health is about changing mindsets and about connecting people. About facilitating and promoting partnerships across countries to co-create, it’s about delivering a better future based on innovation and innovative thinking and doing….“ Thoughts we exchanged today in a panel session at UN. I’m very proud for…
Understanding more about values, people and nature – a visit at Ooty
During our leadership week under the umbrella of Making More Health we look also into the power of values and what is important to people living here. Have a look at the video and learn about a tribe, called Todas, Tea production and about roles and responsibilities.
Visiting Nasscom, one of the big tech startup hubs in Bangalore
From field visits in tribal villages in Tamil Nadu to one of the biggest and most known Innovation hubs in Bangalore: just a 50 minutes flight away. A short flight that connects ancient times and the future! Today, I had a meeting with Nasscom startup warehouse and I have met some startups who are part…
Paper works and packaging – next steps for Self-help groups and income generation
A two day Making More Health training with our self-help- groups from Coimbatore and surroundings has started. It’s part of our activities to train women to create some additional income thus empowering them and their families. Because more wealth leads to more opportunities to invest in health. “This time we will learn how to upcycle…
A day in Bangalore
Again in India, starting this time in Bangalore… After having arrived in Bangalore in the very early morning from Germany, 4,5 hrs of time and 25 degrees difference it’s a day to re-take some energy. Attached a few pics of an afternoon in the city. Construction works After this day I feel back. Back in…
Go India, go future! 