Meet Dr Arkajit, our newest doctor who works at Nimtala Clinic
Dr. Arkajit Goswami, who has been with CR for just two months, said he found his calling the moment he read about the organisation online.Upon asking how he learnt about…
Even Domestic Abuse can’t Stop Rehana from being Independent
A tailoring course and a sewing machine have proved a lifeline for Rehana (not her real name) after she escaped from an abusive marriage.Rehana, a determined 33-year-old mother with a…
Tangra Needs Your Help – An Appeal by our Chief Executive, Jaydeep ChakrabortyTangra Needs Your Help –
Dear Friends,The sense of helplessness engulfed me as I made my way from shack to shack through Kapali Bagan slum in Tangra. These “homes” are no larger than 10ft by…
Remembering Sister Cyril – an inspiration to us all
We were plunged into mourning this month with the death of one of the world's most inspiring educationalists, Sister Cyril Mooney, who was a leading light at our organisation for 22 years.Sister Cyril, passed away in…
Best Ever Result at CR Education Projects
Calcutta Rescue students have just scored their best-ever results with 30 out of 31 candidates passing the Madhyamik (Year 10) exams, and 13 out of 14 passing the Year 12…
New Healthcare Strategy Unveiled at International Meeting
An increased focus on primary care, health promotion and disease prevention were the centrepieces of a new medical strategy for the charity which was unveiled at its International Meeting in…
Calcutta Rescue is Teaching Life Skills to the Students
Skills such as time management and problem-solving are vital tools for young people in today’s fast-paced and competitive world, but few schools in India teach them. They are doubly important for…
Beating All the Odds Umar is Now the Sole Earner of His Family of
"When my father fell ill, I thought my dreams would shatter. I knew I had to be the responsible one and take care of my family," said Umar, a former…
Hearing aids from Calcutta Rescue bring Ajay back into the world of sound
Ajay (name changed), a student of Calcutta Rescue no 10 Education Centre, suddenly found himself unable to hear what his teachers were saying. He usually sat in the front, being…
New Homes, New Hope: Dakshineswar Slum Dwellers Settle In
"I'm living in Dakshineswar slum for the last 15 years, under a roof made of plastic sheeting tied tightly on bamboo sticks in a one-room shack of bamboo. It has…