Pictures paint 1000 words
Gathering data about slum communities through the Poverty Survey is vital, but CR is now supplementing this via an innovative project, called photovoice, which uses photographs taken by beneficiaries to…
Stand By for Poverty Survey #2
Calcutta Rescue’s chief executive, Jaydeep Chakraborty, explains:This month sees the start of our second multi-dimensional poverty (MPI) study - a huge, and hugely important, project for Calcutta Rescue. Planned by the…
Durgapuja Pandal Hopping for CR Patients
This is a grand experience. I am an asthma patient. I don't go out during the Durga puja due to my health condition and the crowd. The most I have done…
From Kitchen to Community: A Slum’s Path to Health with NNEdPro
"The vehicle kitchen came to our area, and Cook Didi, as we fondly call her, not only showed us how to cook healthy food but also allowed us to try…
Now We Have a New Clinic at Topsia
On Friday, December 15, Calcutta Rescue started another small clinic at Topsia. This is Calcutta Rescue's 5th clinic and a project that collaborated with Friend of Calcutta, another NGO working…
Kaikasha’s Journey Towards Independence
Being self-sufficient means the world to me. I can help my family, take care of my needs, and even think about my hobbies if I want," Kaikasha said with a…