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…
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…