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…
CR Girls aware the city goes lax with Covid protocols
Calcutta Rescue trained 10 students to become agents of change and spread awareness against Covid-19 in their communities.During December, they have been trained by CR teacher, Priyanka, and CR Social…
Frontline staff got Covid Vaccine
From 8th February, Calcutta Rescue staff started receiving the Covid vaccination.Twenty three Calcutta Rescue staff and doctors got the Covid vaccination on the first day. They will now be strictly…
KCC Paved the Way for 17 New Projects for Calcutta Rescue
Six months after people around the world took part in the Kolkata Covid Challenge sponsored, 17 projects are underway in Kolkata helping those hardest hit by the pandemic. The event…
Calcutta Rescue ensures Covid Insurance for all the staff
One of Calcutta Rescue’s elderly doctors has recovered from Covid and is back at work with support from an insurance scheme set up by the charity. Dr Shyamal Pal, who…
Harishankar is Out of Danger: Thanks to CR
"Thank god I came to Calcutta Rescue at the right time. One day, I found a welt on my right hand. A small red mark under my finger. I didn't…
Slum Destroyed in Fire: CR to the Rescue
60 years old Calcutta Rescue patient Niranjan Das cannot walk without support. So when a series of gas cylinders exploded causing an enormous fire on 13 January, it was difficult…
CR Teachers Start Health Awareness Programme for CR Students
Calcutta Rescue is teaching parents how to cook cheap nutritious food and has just expanded its health screening to cover all students up to the age of 19.The charity’s chief…
CR implemented Online Physiotherapy
Nasrin Khatoon (name changed) was really sad. She is a student of Calcutta Rescue Disability programme. Due to the lockdown, she was unable to go to the school. She was…