in the future - u will be able to do some more stuff here,,,!! like pat catgirl- i mean um yeah... for now u can only see others's posts :c
They defied expectations. They built their dreams. This International Women's Day, celebrate the women who are breaking the mould!
Their strength inspires. Their success empowers. These women dared to rewrite their destinies, proving that limitations are just stepping stones.
Prepare to be ignited by the stories of these changemakers. Coming Soon! β
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Building resilience is more than weathering storms; it's about communities standing strong together! πͺπ
In the heart of #Odisha's Rayagada district, where life of rural communities once danced to the rhythm of rainfall, climate change disrupted the harmony. With dwindling agricultural yields in Surjyaguda, K. Lugurumundi, and Dalama villages, families stood at a crossroads - migrate for income or stand and fight?
A beacon of hope emerged in the form of the 'πΌππππππ‘πππ πΌπππππ π‘ππ’ππ‘π’ππ: πΈππππ€πππππ π
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ππ¦πππππ π·ππ π‘ππππ‘, ππππ βπ' project, a CSR initiative of Bayer.
Empowered communities embraced self-sufficiency through structures like stone bunds and DBI channels, freeing themselves from rain-dependent agriculture. With enriched soil moisture, they are now growing vegetables alongside paddy, ensuring both food security and surplus income for their families.
Be a part of the inspiring story of collective action and the birth of a brighter, more sustainable future - "After all, even the inconspicuous flutter of a butterfly can alter the path of a tornado!" π¦πͺοΈ
#ResilientCommunities #SustainableFuture #EmpoweringCommunities #SustainableSolutions #WaterSecureFutures #WaterSecurity #CommunityEmpowerment #ClimateAction #WOTR4Development
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WOTR
WOTR is a nationally and globally recognised leader and think tank in rural development. Committed to eradicating the root causes of rural poverty, WOTR champions ecosystem rejuvenation and the strengthening of community resilience to climate change. By enhancing water availability, improving land and agricultural productivity, diversifying livelihoods, empowering women, and bolstering the health and well-being of vulnerable rural communities, WOTR has made significant strides in transforming rural landscapes. The organization's unique approach brings together a diverse range of stakeholders, including practitioners, academics, researchers, trainers, and policy makers, fostering collaborative efforts to build the resilience of rural communities. Over the course of its 30-year existence, WOTR has worked in 5,107 villages across 10 states in India, positively impacting the lives of 4.95 million people.
For more information, please visit www.wotr.org.