Rural Women’s Empowerment
Why Rural Women’s Empowerment Is the Key to India’s Development

Rural women's empowerment is essential for India's overall development, as it drives both economic growth and social change. In rural areas, where agriculture and allied sectors dominate, women play…

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Why Every Life Matters
Understanding the Neonatal Mortality Rate in India: Why Every Life Matters

While the neonatal mortality rate (NMR) has dropped from 52 to 28 per 1,000 live births since 1990, progress has been slow.  Poor maternal care, infections, lack of timely intervention, and weak…

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Education Can Transform the Lives
How Education Can Transform the Lives of Underprivileged Youth

Education is a key tool for transforming the lives of underprivileged youth. It opens doors to better employment, enhances critical thinking, and breaks cycles of poverty. In many disadvantaged…

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Journey of Girls Towards Education
Overcoming Social Stigmas: The Journey of Girls Towards Education

Girls in India face deep-rooted social barriers to education—early marriage, safety concerns, poverty, and cultural bias. Despite progress, the literacy rate for girls hovers around 70.3%, exposing…

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CRY AM blog - Edward project visit
CRY America Donor Edward Remias’ trip to Project PORD.

During a recent trip to Tamil Nadu, I visited Project RWDS in Ramnathapuram district, which focuses on the palm grove workers who tap palm trees to sell jaggery, for their livelihoods. Accompanied by…

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