urban poor

These are just a few examples of the kind of impact NASSCOM’s BigTech program has driven in association with several donor companies.

Surendra Sharma uses his own salary to train over 30 underprivileged kids from the nearby slums free of cost.

Over 25 years, the foundation has turned women suffering from abject poverty into small business owners.

A significant amount of awareness needs to created around the disease with more focus on leading healthy lifestyles and proper dietary changes for all.

Winter can be a desperate struggle for survival for the underprivileged unfortunate enough to live without shelter or proper woolens. Goonj’s annual winter campaign ‘Odha Do Zindagi’ aims to ease the suffering of such people by involving community members and institutions.

Winters in many parts of India can be very harsh, especially for villagers and the urban poor who don’t have access to woolen clothing or cover. A campaign hopes to offer solutions for this annual problem.

The youth of urban slums connect with the world in a unique and entertaining way. These three young #DelhiHeroes use rap to express their connection and voice their opinions.

This team of architects is making sure the urban poor get better homes with sanitation. Not only do they provide them with better dwellings within the city, they also create more income generation opportunities for the women living in the slums. Here is how they are rehabilitating slum dwellers and redesigning their living spaces.

Dilip Kumar, a 24 year old man, was shocked to know that only 12 percent of women in India use sanitary napkins. He did his research and started Sukhibhava, a non-profit social enterprise that caters to the menstrual needs of urban poor women. From distributing low cost napkins to organizing information sessions, here's how Sukhibhava is leading this ignored section of the community to a healthier future.