How society and companies can practice innovative social engagement and profit from doing so In the late 1940s and early 1950s, a number of international social organizations were founded. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund increasingly broadened their scope of activity and soon began promoting “international development.” In addition to the large development…
News from the ground about life in India and the kantharis today
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…
Do we really invest enough and in impactful ways when it comes to developmental support for poor communities?
“This pic is of a borehole which had been left open. These boreholes you can find in many places. The communities get water from it. Often these boreholes have no cover which makes it very risky to small children and aged people. It’s all seasoned boreholes, ca. 40ft deep,” explains our local NGO partner. It…
Share your Indian moments – Photo competition for my Indian friends
How does life look at the moment in India? What is special, different, topical right now in these times in your surroundings? Traveling and staying together is not possible at the moment. Meeting you neither. I hope that this will change for better soon. To share some interesting Indian moments with all of you I…
Impressions from Mandawa today – a touristic town knocked down
It’s some years now that I have been the last time in Mandawa. It is one of the most popular spots for tourists in Rajastan. A town of ca. 25000 people, 190 km away from Jaipur. Small, not too easy to reach, but really impressive. Established in the 17th and 18th century this is a…
Share knowledge for free – on health and income generation for people living close to the poverty line! Ideas?
We have launched a platform where we share free for download material. For whom and which materials? For teachers, NGOs, formal and informal health workers.Which materials:Materials on several health topics (how to prevent) and income generation ideas for low income population. Flyers, posters, videos. Do you have also ideas you can share? At the moment…
