Survey reveals huge variations in poverty levels in Kolkata’s slums
The largest and most detailed study of deprivation in Kolkata’s slums for 20 years has just been published. The study of 23 slums carried out by Calcutta Rescue shows that there…
Schools Finally Opened in West Bengal
"How are you, my girls?"That was my question to a group of five vivacious students of Class XI I bumped into on my way back home from our School-1 education…
Fatema has overcome a terrible misfortune, thanks to Calcutta Rescue
“If you had not been by our side in that terrible misfortune then maybe my daughter will not be here today,” said Fatema’s mother with gratitude. Her eyes were misty…
CR Supporter, Henk Loos, is Wheely Amazing
Four friends set off on a three-day bike ride across Holland, in sub-zero temperatures, to raise money for Calcutta Rescue’s new Education on Wheels project. The project currently involves bringing mobile…