SocioStory · 347 stories
Stories of NGOs, social heroes, CSR teams and volunteers from across India. Every one is checked by an editor before it goes live.
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NGO storyDisability & inclusion
When I first heard the term ‘Benevolent Sexism’, I tried to do a little research on why we attribute a certain set of characteristics or behaviour to women. Although I got a fair idea of what it meant, I understood it better when…
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NGO storyRural development
When I happened to visit a local farm in Peddagadi village recently in Visakhapatnam district, I happened to meet Ravi Gowrinath who loves Cows. While I entered the field, I was welcomed by the mooing of cows and the loving…
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NGO storyChildren
Saloni Raj was raised by a single mother, who worked as a house maid and a cook in various homes around the Badshahpur slums in Gurgaon, Haryana. Saloni started her schooling at the age of 10 in class nursery. She came to the…
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NGO storyEnvironment
The fight against climate change has become a global concern bringing together the stakeholders of the different nations. However, irresponsible individual practices have contributed significantly to global warming. Thus, the…
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NGO storyEnvironment
In an initiative to inspire and engage more people across India in leading climate action, the Global Youth body for Green Hydrogen Organisation was launched by Youth of India Foundation & Dwarika Group, Siliguri, recently. The…
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NGO storyWomen & girls
The Covid pandemic disrupted the lives of thousands of people as many of them lost their livelihood while others were laid off. Media reports also state that more women lost jobs compared to men during the pandemic. In what can…
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NGO storyWomen & girls
She was inspired by the quote, “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” She was influenced by her father’s patriotic stories who was a freedom fighter. Nothing deterred her determination…
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NGO storyEducation
Arvind Thanvi, a graduate of IIT Kharagpur in 1997, had worked in the global IT industry for 15 years before starting his journey in the social sector in 2012. A strong desire to give back to society and realizing that there is a…
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NGO storyEnvironment
When 16-year-old Rachanaa Bodugu was asked to complete a project for her school over the summer holidays to build her college portfolio, little did she know that she would go a long way in bringing an impact. On approaching her…
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NGO storyArts & heritage
The beautiful mudras depicting mythology, the expressions depicting a real act without speaking, the beautiful dresses of dancers glazing in lights, beautiful ornaments and graceful positions- this is the flawless tradition of…
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NGO storyDisability & inclusion
Recognised and observed internationally on April 2 every year, the World Autism Awareness Day encourages Member States of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder…
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NGO storyEducation
When Anshul Kothari started swimming just for fun along with playing other sports like cricket, little did he know that he would become an international champion. Having represented India on the global map, Kothari has brought…
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