Stories from India

A journey of hope and transformation for women and children

A field visit to Bhopal shows how strong leadership, dedicated health workers and caring communities are coming together to help children survive and thrive

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Community-Led Resilience Against the El Niño Shadow 

How grassroots water budgeting and Shramdaan-driven ecosystem restoration safeguarded 364 Gram Panchayats across drought-prone Maharashtra

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Transforming Handpumps for Safer Water

How a biomimicry-inspired, chemical-free reactor is turning ordinary handpumps into lifesaving water purifiers across flood-prone India

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Building the Architecture of Change

What four days in Assam and Meghalaya taught me about how change actually reaches people

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Powered by Solar Energy, Led by Communities

How Solar Energy is Transforming Rural Water Security in Chhattisgarh

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How a Student Challenged Gender Bias

How A Comic Series is Helping Girls in Jharkhand Speak Up Against Discrimination

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How Theatre Drawn from Comics is Reshaping Girls’ Lives

Helping build self-esteem and dismantle harmful gender stereotypes among adolescents

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Grey to Green: Recycling Wastewater for Agriculture and Food

Diversity for Children and Communities in Darjeeling

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A Comic Series Is Reshaping Adolescent Minds in Jharkhand

Helping build self-esteem and dismantle harmful gender stereotypes among adolescents

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From Water Carriers to Climate Leaders

A Convergent Journey to Water and Climate Resilience in Tribal Rajasthan

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When Communities Lead, Water Lasts

A Replicable Model of Sustainable Water Governance from Kotri, Rajasthan

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What Happens When Classrooms Speak Your Language?

A story of language, belonging, and UNICEF's partnership in Odisha improving foundational learning for children in tribal communities

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