Why Rural Women’s Empowerment Is the Key to India’s Development
June 24, 2025
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…
Understanding the Neonatal Mortality Rate in India: Why Every Life Matters
June 24, 2025
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…
How Education Can Transform the Lives of Underprivileged Youth
June 16, 2025
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…
Overcoming Social Stigmas: The Journey of Girls Towards Education
June 16, 2025
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…
CRY America Donor Edward Remias’ trip to Project PORD.
April 7, 2025
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…