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DBS Foundation Deploys SGD 88 Million to Widen Financial Inclusion and Pro
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 26: The DBS Foundation announced that it will deploy SGD 88 million in initiatives that drive inclusion and enable better access to essential needs among vulnerable communities. The funding will go towards multiple initiatives including those that fo
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On Its 15th Anniversary, The Hans Foundation Launches Swasthya Cities Init
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 25: Commemorating its 15th anniversary, The Hans Foundation (THF) has unveiled the Swasthya Cities initiative, a transformative programme aimed at addressing urban challenges in healthcare, education, and livelihoods. This milestone initiative underscores THF's jo
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Pakistan: Sindh's water crisis deepens as farmers protest against proposed
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The demonstrators stated that the new canals, authorised by the Central Development Working Party, threatened the livelihoods of millions in Sindh. SAB president Mahmood Nawaz Shah emphasised that the farmers were protesting "for the welfare of this country and Sindh."
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Crisis in PoJK: Deforestation devastates environment and livelihoods
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), an alarming environmental crisis is rapidly unfolding. Once home to vast, lush forests, this region has seen its green cover decimated over the past several decades.
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Pakistan: Sindh STP party opposes canal project, claims 60 million people
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Qadir Magsi, Chairman of the Sindh Taraqqi-Pasand Party, warned that constructing six canals on the Indus River would devastate Sindh, endangering the lives and livelihoods of millions. Addressing a large protest,
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Pakistan: Women Workers Forum calls for action to protect gig workers
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Members of the Women Workers Forum (WWF) of Pakistan urged the Pakistani government to take prompt measures to protect their livelihoods, which are increasingly threatened by socio-economic challenges stemming from climate change and unreliable internet access.
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YES SECURITIES Aims to Boost Income of 800 Farmers via CSR Initiative
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17: YES SECURITIES, a leading financial services firm, has laid the groundwork for a pulses unit through its implementing partner - YES FOUNDATION in Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, as part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiativ
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Gujarat's Dang: Model for Natural Farming in India
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The picturesque forest region of Dang, made history in 2021 as it was declared a fully natural farming district in Gujarat under the 'Aapnu Dang, Prakrutik Dang' campaign. With government support and training, farmers in Dang have embraced natural farming practices, leading to significant
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inDrive launches Driving Naari Programme in Chandigarh and Kolkata
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New Delhi [India], September 23: inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform announces the launch of the Driving Naari program in Chandigarh and Kolkata to empower women by providing them equal opportunities in the field of driving as a career. The programme will empower underpriv
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Reliance Foundation commits Up to USD 10 mn to women in digital economy fu
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
WiDEF, introduced by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in March 2023, aims to empower women economically, improve their livelihoods, and enhance resilience by identifying, funding, and promoting solutions that drive women's economic empowerment. In India, WiDEF is a partnership between USAID
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Redefining Progress: One Nation, One Agenda: Development Ignites a Unified
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New Delhi [India], September 16: Arunansh B. Goswami, Advocate, Supreme Court of India, and Sumit Kaushik, Social Impact Consultant, officially unveil the cover of their much-awaited book, One Nation, One Agenda: Development-- a visionary manifesto for India's unified growth and transformati
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Healing India's Water Crisis: The Art of Living's Pioneering Solutions
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 16: That India is grappling with a severe water crisis is well known, impacting economic growth, livelihoods and wellbeing, not to mention environmental health. Recognising the urgency of this challenge, The Art of Living has been remarkably proactive
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