Malda arsenic water project: Renovation to prevent arsenic poisoning
"After the Calcutta Rescue team fixed our water filters, the drinking water tastes much better now. I'm really happy they came from Kolkata to help us. Thanks to them," said…
Susanta had TB, and no home but found safety with Calcutta Rescue
In January 2023, 49-year-old Susanta Roy came to Calcutta Rescue's Urban DOTS clinic with a fever, cough, chest pain, and coughing up blood. Initial check-ups and tests revealed that he was…
Young women attend Peer Leadership workshop to become agents of change
Students and staff from Calcutta Rescue got the chance to take part in a five-day workshop as part of a partnership with Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives which aims to make…
60-year-old “Super Nani” supports our family planning awareness drive
Akhtari, affectionately known as Super Nani, is a remarkable woman in her slum community. At the age of 60, she actively participates in the health awareness sessions organised in her…
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…
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…
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…