Calcutta Rescue plans to extend various vaccinations for adults
Getting people vaccinated has been a medical priority at CR in recent months, and not just against Covid but a dozen other life-threatening conditions. The pandemic has led to a…
Calcutta Rescue is protecting, promoting and developing infants
Mustari arrived at Tala Park Clinic in January clutching her tiny two-month-old son Azan. Just 17, her health had declined markedly after the arrival of Azan because she was unable to…
Sourav dreams to make the country proud in the Commonwealth Games
"The environment of the slum area I live in is awful. Very easily anyone can fall into the wrong paths. I have seen boys my age doing wrong things. They…
How Calcutta Rescue Handicrafts successfully empowers women
According to this Firstpost article Covid19 decimated the livelihoods of 80% of the population of India and 63% of the population had to survive on only two meals a day. Our beneficiaries are…
Calcutta Rescue starts Covid Vaccination Drive
We lost many people in the past three months. Many of them were not able to get vaccinated on time.Calcutta Rescue supports thousands of poorest of the poor slum dwellers…
Calcutta Rescue teams up with Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives for empowering girl students
Calcutta Rescue (CR) collaborates with Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives for empowering 126 girl studentsAzim Premji Foundation is one of the largest not-for-profit organisations that has been working since 2000 with…
Dr Jack turns 91!
On 25th July Calcutta Rescue founder Dr Jack Preger turned 91. On the joyous mood we have made a congratulatory video for his birthday. Happy birthday Dr Jack. Wish you good…
An Update of the Calcutta Rescue Education Projects
Hello, I am Ananya Chatterjee, the head of the education project at Calcutta Rescue. The brutal Second Wave is receding and we are waiting for the third wave. We don't…
Achan travels 30 km to get his medicines
Calcutta Rescue travels 200 km on average per day to distribute rations and medicines to the beneficiaries. Especially after the brutal attack of the Second Wave the desperation to keep…
Calcutta Rescue social work team is now stronger with Souvik
"Calcutta Rescue not only supports children throughout their academic journey but also helps fulfil their dreams to pursue unconventional careers. I am impressed," said Souvik, the new social worker in…