Our Vermicompost Project is Expanding
What began as a modest waste management endeavour in Dakshineswar's slum has now become a local sensation. Project Kiran, which took root in 2022, and originally aimed at converting biodegradable waste…
Innovations in Wound Healing Procedure
Sujata had a motorbike accident where her feet got stuck inside the motorbike wheel rendering her unable to use her right foot. When she visited the government hospital, the wound was so bad,…
From Blank Walls to Bright Futures: Our “Jack Dadur Paathshaala” is The Most Unique School In Kolkata
15th April 2024 will always be a very special day to Calcutta Rescue because on April 15, 2024, Calcutta Rescue celebrated a momentous occasion with the opening of their long-awaited…
Our founder Dr Jack Preger’s room at Sovabazar turns into an exhibit attraction
Five years after he finally retired, aged 88, a new photo exhibition about Calcutta Rescue's inspirational founder, Dr Jack Preger, has opened in the room where he lived for most…
Infected: The Hidden Danger of Subarno’s ‘Small Mistake’
"When I got to know what happened to me, I wanted to die." said Subarno whose life, at the age of 22, took such an awful turn due to a…
Celebrating The Success Of Our Teachers
"Visiting Calcutta Rescue has been an incredible and humbling experience," remarked Mr. Ben Taubman, a trustee of the Helga Todd Educational Foundation.The Helga Todd Teacher's Education Foundation, an educational charity…
Hope Amidst Despair: Rishav’s Journey
In the Nimtala slum, where the rhythmic clatter of trains is a constant companion, 5-year-old Rishav faced a life-altering incident at the tender age of seven. As he lay asleep…
Teachers complete 3 year training course
Nineteen teachers at Calcutta Rescue have successfully completed a two-year teacher training programme and what they have learned is having a big impact on student attendance and learning. The Teach 2030…
Supporting Durga
Durga (name changed) escaped from her abusive, alcoholic husband when she became pregnant."I knew I had to flee, to save myself and my unborn child," Durga said. What she didn’t…
A working woman at last thanks to Calcutta Rescue
"I feel good that I am now a working woman. Even if it is very little, I can help my family." Debashree (33) said with a smile as she hemmed…