"I never imagined that a few chickens and a training course could change my life. Today, I can support my children's education on my own." Suntali Danuwar is 55 years old. She lives in a small, remote village in the rural municipality of Indrawati, Nepal. A...
What initially motivated you to get involved in humanitarian work?I was no longer satisfied with my job in the private sector. At some point, I truly felt the need to dedicate my energy to a cause that embodied values close to my heart: sharing and...
Gudiya Oraon comes from Masmano, a remote village in the Chanho district. Born into a modest family, her father works as a seasonal farmer while her mother takes care of the household. The youngest of five siblings, Gudiya has always been surrounded by love and...
Sarwari Begam lives in Pakariyo village, located in Chanho commune....
What role do you play on the Board of Trustees of the Ciao Kids Foundation? I have been a member of the Council since September 2019. Have there been any developments since your last trip with the Foundation? My last trip was in 2018, 6 years ago. Then...
Travel to Jharkhand (northeast India) and Nepal in March 2024
This trip, carried out on a personal basis and at my expense, aimed to see on site, with my own eyes, the developments and results of the projects carried out in these disadvantaged regions by the...
This summer, India is experiencing one of the hottest seasons on record. The cooling winds, the Norwesters, are not blowing. In some states, only one or two showers have brought some relief to farmers. ...
SightSavers India, in collaboration with the National Association of the Blind, organized training on mobility and road safety for visually impaired children and teachers. This initiative, supported by CIAO KIDS, allows our young people to learn to navigate the world with confidence and determination. ...
Last February, five students from our Parivarthana hostel flew to Madhya Pradesh (northern India). They had the opportunity to participate in a camp organized by the government exclusively for tribal youth and bringing together twelve Indian states....
In the village of Karkat, Agni, a determined member of the self-management group Mahila Samuh, defies convention to pave the way for other women. From her childhood, she witnessed her father's fight up close. Being ill, he had to hire people to plow the field. Most...