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Across ADRA India's projects, communities marked World Environment Day by taking action to restore ecosystems, strengthe...
05/06/2026

Across ADRA India's projects, communities marked World Environment Day by taking action to restore ecosystems, strengthen resilience, and invest in a greener future.

In Tamil Nadu, the PALM LIFE TN Project promoted environmental conservation through community tree planting and awareness activities, while the ECOL Project brought together local stakeholders, community members, and youth to plant saplings and encourage climate action. The RISE II Project engaged more than 400 students, teachers, and community representatives in environmental awareness activities, including a tree plantation drive.

In Assam, communities participating in the SCORE Project planted flood-resilient, economically valuable saplings to support both environmental restoration and future livelihoods. Under the PRECISE Project, 90+ community members across 13 villages joined hands to plant saplings while clearing overgrown areas to promote healthier ecosystems and biodiversity.

These efforts demonstrate that environmental action extends beyond planting trees. From restoring degraded landscapes and enhancing biodiversity to raising awareness and strengthening climate resilience, communities are taking meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future.

This World Environment Day, we celebrate the people, partnerships, and shared commitment that make such progress possible. They are helping create a future where communities and the environment can thrive side by side.

From insights to action. đź’‰ADRA India was proud to participate in the National Co-learning Workshop on Strengthening Immu...
03/06/2026

From insights to action. đź’‰

ADRA India was proud to participate in the National Co-learning Workshop on Strengthening Immunization Demand, held in Delhi on June 2–3, 2026.

Led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare under the Community of Practice for Demand (CoP-D) initiative, and organised by UNDP and UNICEF, the workshop brought together civil society partners from 11 GAVI intervention states to tackle one urgent question:

How do we ensure no child is left behind when it comes to immunization?

Over two days, partners shared field realities, barriers affecting vaccine uptake, and practical solutions that are working on the ground.

At the workshop, ADRA India:
▪️ Presented field learnings through poster and presentation sessions
▪️ Engaged in knowledge exchange with CoP-D partners
▪️ Explored new community engagement tools and global insights on Behavioural and Social Drivers (BeSD) of vaccination shared by WHO

Because reducing zero-dose children is not just about vaccines. It is about trust, access, awareness, and consistent community engagement.

Together, we move from conversation to action.

As temperatures rise, the most vulnerable bear the greatest risk.ADRA India's RISE II project, together with local JAC m...
01/06/2026

As temperatures rise, the most vulnerable bear the greatest risk.

ADRA India's RISE II project, together with local JAC members and the Kadavur Primary Health Centre, organized a medical camp in Goudiepuram village, Tiruvallur — reaching 100+ community members including children, elderly, pregnant women, farmers, and daily wage workers.

Participants received health check-ups, medical consultations, and practical guidance on recognizing and preventing heat-related illnesses like dehydration, heat stress, and heat stroke.

Through collaboration between community leaders, health authorities, and local volunteers, people are better equipped to protect their health and build resilience against the growing impacts of extreme heat.

You can’t grow forests without understanding the land first.ADRA India’s ECOL team collected 169 soil samples and 23 wat...
29/05/2026

You can’t grow forests without understanding the land first.

ADRA India’s ECOL team collected 169 soil samples and 23 water samples across nearly 117 acres in Ramanathapuram District in Tamil Nadu to understand what the land actually needs before plantation begins.

Because successful reforestation is built on science, local conditions, and long-term thinking.

The findings will help identify suitable tree species and guide sustainable land and water management practices for the region.

Periods should never decide whether a girl goes to school, earns a livelihood, or speaks about her body without shame.In...
28/05/2026

Periods should never decide whether a girl goes to school, earns a livelihood, or speaks about her body without shame.

In 2019, ADRA India identified a reality in the tea gardens of Assam. Women were using old cloth and rags in place of sanitary pads because there was little awareness and almost no conversations around menstruation. Periods were treated as a taboo subject, spoken about in whispers or not at all.

So, we took it upon ourselves to change the narrative in the tea garden communities of Dibrugarh and Tinsukia.
We started a Sanitary Napkin Unit and brought local women from Self-Help Groups on board to run it. What began with one unit and a small group of women soon grew into two operational units with government partnership and community ownership.

But this was never just about pads. It was about dignity, livelihoods, awareness, and breaking the silence. We went into communities speaking to women and girls about menstrual hygiene and reproductive health, telling them something simple but powerful: periods are natural, and talking about them is normal.

What began as a menstrual health programme gradually became a community-led movement. Today, SHG women are producing affordable sanitary pads, earning livelihoods, leading distribution networks, and creating spaces where adolescent girls can openly discuss reproductive health without stigma.

From two sanitary napkin units in Assam’s tea garden communities to a state-level partnership with the Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ASRLM), the initiative continues to grow because communities made it their own.

Impact since 2019:
• 1.66 lakh+ women and girls reached
• 132 ACCHE clubs running peer-led conversations
• 10 women employed directly and 150 earning indirectly
• State-level MOU signed for replication across Assam

This Menstrual Hygiene Day, we reaffirm a simple belief: dignity, health, and opportunity should never be a privilege.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Heat Wave to Severe Heat Wave conditions for East U...
26/05/2026

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Heat Wave to Severe Heat Wave conditions for East Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, and Vidarbha today.

In Amravati and across the Vidarbha region, communities are experiencing severe heat conditions that are increasingly affecting daily life, health, and livelihoods. Recently, Amravati recorded temperatures reaching 46°C, with intense heat and hot winds becoming noticeable from the morning itself. As conditions worsened through the day, outdoor activity reduced and many stepped out only when necessary.

For outdoor workers, farming families, women, children, and older adults, extreme heat is not simply uncomfortable. It can disrupt work, strain health systems, and increase vulnerability. Elderly people, children, and laborers often face some of the greatest challenges during prolonged periods of extreme heat.

This is why preparedness matters.

Through ADRA India’s work with GIZ, NDMA, and the Ministry of Home Affairs, we are working alongside communities in Amravati and Delhi to strengthen local capacity and improve preparedness for heat-related risks. From building awareness and strengthening community systems to supporting practical actions at the local level, resilience is being shaped through people and partnerships.

Addressing extreme heat requires more than short-term response efforts. It calls for stronger community systems, local action, and sustained preparedness.

Integrated Climate Risk Management in India (InCRIS) is an Indo-German bilateral project jointly implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fĂĽr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, with ADRA India serving as the national implementation support partner. The initiative focuses on strengthening the technical and institutional capacities of state and national-level actors with respect to heatwave management in India.

Through the InCris project, a heatwave management training was organized for gig workers. The training focused on raisin...
22/05/2026

Through the InCris project, a heatwave management training was organized for gig workers. The training focused on raising awareness about heatwave risks, preventive strategies, first aid, proper hydration, and maintaining workplace safety during extreme summer conditions.

Participants learned to recognize early signs of heat stress and heatstroke, and were equipped with practical safety measures and emergency response techniques. The session also emphasized the responsibilities of employers, communities, and workers in minimizing heat-related health risks and strengthening resilience against heatwaves.

Integrated Climate Risk Management in India (InCRIS) is an Indo-German bilateral project jointly implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fĂĽr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, with ADRA India serving as the national implementation support partner. The initiative focuses on strengthening the technical and institutional capacities of state and national-level actors with respect to heatwave management in India.

Behind every activity, training, and milestone is an ongoing process of listening, reflecting, and improving. Today, our...
19/05/2026

Behind every activity, training, and milestone is an ongoing process of listening, reflecting, and improving. Today, our PRECISE team came together for a Lessons Learned Workshop, taking time to look beyond completed activities and ask important questions: What worked well? What challenges did we encounter? What can we do better moving forward?

As PRECISE continues supporting communities through livelihoods, nutrition, dairy farming, and resilience initiatives, these moments of reflection help ensure that learning is translated into stronger actions and more responsive approaches.

Not every garden grows food for people- some help feed livelihoods instead!In Baksa, Assam, farmers came together this w...
15/05/2026

Not every garden grows food for people- some help feed livelihoods instead!

In Baksa, Assam, farmers came together this week for a hands-on demonstration on fodder farming in a “Community Fodder Garden” under the PRECISE project.

When people think about dairy farming, they often think about milk production, livestock, or markets. But one of the most important parts of the system begins much earlier, with ensuring that animals have consistent and nutritious feed.

Community fodder gardens help farmers grow and manage livestock feed locally, while demonstrations like these create opportunities for shared learning and practical skill-building within the community. From identifying suitable fodder varieties to learning management practices, these small but important activities contribute to healthier livestock and stronger household livelihoods.

In many ways, food security is built through work that often goes unnoticed. Quiet, everyday efforts in the field continue to support families, strengthen local systems, and build resilience over time.

Delhi’s summer heat is becoming harder to ignore. To raise awareness about heat safety, ADRA teams are taking conversati...
13/05/2026

Delhi’s summer heat is becoming harder to ignore. To raise awareness about heat safety, ADRA teams are taking conversations directly to the streets through Nukkad Natak performances under the InCRIS project.

To support this effort, we are working with an experienced street theatre team that uses performance and public engagement to communicate important social issues in a simple and relatable way.

Using relatable characters and everyday situations, the performances show how extreme heat can affect anyone, from students and office workers to daily wage labourers.

The street plays focus on practical actions people can take to protect themselves during high temperatures, including staying hydrated, covering the head while outdoors, avoiding peak afternoon heat when possible, and recognising early signs of heat-related illness.

Street theatre has long been a powerful tool for community awareness because it brings information directly to people in familiar spaces and in a language they connect with. Through these performances, conversations around heatwaves are becoming more accessible, interactive, and community-driven.

As temperatures continue to rise, awareness and preparedness remain essential parts of protecting vulnerable communities.

Integrated Climate Risk Management in India (InCRIS) is an Indo-German bilateral project jointly implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fĂĽr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, with ADRA India serving as the national implementation support partner. The initiative focuses on strengthening the technical and institutional capacities of state and national-level actors with respect to heatwave management in India.

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