INSIGHTS FROM FIELD
MONTHLY E-BULLETIN We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Monthly E-Bulletin, “Insights From Field”. This newsletter will keep you updated on our ongoing work and share diverse perspectives on social development. Stay tuned for insights and updates! WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY World Environment Day celebrated annually on June 5th, highlights the pressing environmental challenges […]
Uniting Communities: YIELD’s Impact on International Women’s Day
As dawn broke on International Women’s Day, a sense of unity and determination infused the communities involved with YIELD. This significant day, set aside to celebrate women’s achievements and push forward the agenda of gender equality, was marked by an array of dynamic and meaningful activities organized by YIELD volunteers. Stretching from the animated lanes […]
Integrated Framing for sustainable livelihoods – A case of Buduni Suanta”, Koraput Odisha
Buduni Saunta, and her husband Natha Saunta now spend greater part the day & night at their ‘Agro ecological farm land ’ located about one kilometre form their village Khajuriput in Gudiaguda Panchayat , Dasmantapur block, Koraput district, Odisha. About 5 acres patch of land at a bald foot hill separated by one pucca road […]
Heat Wave Resilient Houses in Delhi Slums
Executive summary: Heat wave become the most violent climate crisis in the last decades. The number of casualties encountered by heat wave had been consistently increased since 90’s. From 3rd March to 18th April 2023 heat wave was declared in 11 states and union territories by Indian Meteorological Department. A total of 252 deaths were […]
Mangrove replenishment a way to coastal resiliency
Report: Quadrant study to assess the feasibility of Mangrove species in coastal project village, Odisha Project rationale: A pilot project has been undertaken by IGSSS team to address the vulnerabilities through an understanding in the local community on coastal climate hazards, vulnerabilities & capacities. The project focuses to bring a positive change in knowledge, attitude […]
An Understanding of community-led carbon sequestration through In-situ Mangrove forestation in Coastal Odisha
Carbon dioxide emissions, primarily from the combustion of fossil fuels, have risen dramatically since the start of the industrial revolution. In 2018, per capita greenhouse gas emissions were highest in the United States and Russia while India was in the 8th position. (source, International Energy Agency and Environmental Protection Agency). Globally, the primary sources of […]
Understanding Schizophrenia: Breaking Stigma and Promoting Awareness
On May 24th each year we observe World Schizophrenia Day and pledge to raise awareness about schizophrenia, a complex mental disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. This day serves as a reminder to challenge misconceptions, break the stigma surrounding schizophrenia, and promote a better understanding of this condition. Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe […]
Let’s Preserve it: Soil is Life!
World Soil Day is celebrated on December 5th and its campaign, “Soils: Where food begins,” aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the growing challenges in soil management, increasing soil awareness and encouraging societies to improve soil health. Soil nutrient depletion is a serious worldwide concern […]
Let the Healing Begin Overcoming Domestic Abuse
Women in India are groomed with certain norms which train their minds to accept the violence within marriage. Violence in marriage is almost common across all socio-economic sections. With a low understanding of law and order and poor access to legal consultation and services, women living in urban slums are much more vulnerable to instances […]
Climate Action in Indian cities
Addressing the adverse impact of climate change has become a matter of utmost emergency in the last few decades. The daily life of marginalized and vulnerable people has been deeply affected by the extreme climatic situation. The big metropolitan cities are facing the wrath of climate change much more than the rural areas. This is […]
Towards Zero Waste Cities
Waste management crisis in India With the ever-increasing population and urbanization in India, waste management has become a major challenge, especially in the urban setup. Over the years, there has been a stark increase in the quantity of waste generated, and it is only expected to increase further in the coming years. Currently, as per […]
Giving Youth a Chance to Tackle the Waste Problem of India
You’ve seen 15-year-old volunteering for clean-up drives on a Sunday wearing a cap, gloves, and masks, holding a stick and a garbage bag and you’ve probably also seen a group of children chatting near the trash bin or on the train station searching for something they consider a valuable resource. Does our conscience hit us […]