This #InternationalDayofRuralWomen, hear directly from Mukhiya Sunaina Devi of Dihuli Village, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, as she shares her inspiring journey as an elected women representative, transforming the lives of women and young girls in her community. Across the district of

Over 900 women goat rearers and Pashu Sakhis, from villages across Muzaffarpur district in Bihar, came together to jointly celebrate the 2nd Annual General Meeting of the Mesha Mahila Bakripalak Producer Company, a company owned by them, committed to strengthening women’s

🎥 Meet Asha Devi, an inspiring Pradhan from Madhwapur village in Uttar Pradesh. With support from the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Asha Devi has built her leadership skills to champion the rights and needs of women and children in her community. But her impact goes far beyond

A simple tool in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, is helping farmers save water - the Field Water Tube. This small, low-cost pipe is placed in rice fields to show farmers exactly when the soil has enough moisture and when it’s time to irrigate again. Why this matters: Most farmers

At Anganwadi Centres (government-run early childhood development centres), AKF has been promoting free play, a thoughtfully balanced approach that combines unstructured play with guided activities. This gives children the best of both worlds: a safe, nurturing space to explore,

As part of the Harvesting the Future programme, we are deepening farm ponds in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, to conserve water, secure its availability, and promote sustainable irrigation practices. In partnership with @TataConsumer, over 15 sites have been identified for deepening

This #InternationalYouthDay, we celebrate the resilience, ambition, and strength of young women who are boldly rewriting their futures in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. With support from the @AKF_Global and in partnership with @KingsTrustInt, Project Lehar (A Wave of Empowerment) is

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AKF (India), in partnership with @Cluix_in and @swsmup, piloted the launch of an IoT-enabled Water Quality Analyzer for real-time rural water quality monitoring in Uttar Pradesh. This ambitious project aims to transform rural water governance through real-time, decentralised

✨ Laughter, imagination, and learning in action! At an Anganwadi (ECD centre), children dive into 'free play', crafting their own joyful stories and solving problems as they play. 📍 Uttar Pradesh, India 📸 Rekha Waskel

✍️We are excited to share an update from our children-led storytelling workshops in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, where children from Grades 5–8 came together to unleash their creativity. In just two days, they crafted over 90 original stories! From brainstorming with word cards to

🏫 Through the Whole School Development Approach, AKF is collaborating with local schools in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, to create vibrant, inclusive, and engaging learning environments that foster the holistic development of children. Check out how we’re making a difference with

💪 Strengthening the capacity of ASHAs and building understanding on responsive caregiving for healthier, happier children! In partnership with the @MoHFW_INDIA and @vanleerfdn, AKF has trained over 1,500 ASHAs in responsive caregiving practices, equipping them to support

🥛This #WorldMilkDay, we celebrate the thousands of dairy farmers we work with to promote the practice of Ration Balancing. In our intervention areas, Farmer Field Schools and Pashu Sakhis are helping implement Ration Balancing for large ruminants. The results have been

💧 Women-led Water Governance: Chanda Khatoon, a pump operator in Kujap village, Gaya, Bihar, is leading the operations and maintenance of the piped water supply scheme in her ward. She represents a growing movement of women-led water governance in rural India. Check out how

🐝 On World Bee Day, here’s a buzzworthy story from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, where Ram Kumar, a smallholder farmer, has taken up beekeeping - a simple yet powerful practice that is not only boosting his income but also contributing to the restoration of biodiversity.

Traditional meets modern health practices at community “Godhbharai” (baby shower) ceremonies in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. Under the Poshan Prerna initiative, these events led by Anganwadi Workers with support from AKF have become a powerful platform to promote maternal nutrition,

💚 Every child deserves a stimulating, nurturing space, even at health centres. In partnership with the @MoHFW_INDIA and @vanleerfdn, AKF has established Early Childhood Stimulation Corners in health facilities in East Delhi and Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, to support the

🧸 Handmade Toys, Big Impact - In Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, the Parent Coaching in the first 1000 Days Programme is promoting the use of low-cost toys made from scrap fabric and old clothes. Caregivers are now creating these toys at home, sparking creativity, building social and

The Aga Khan Foundation, in partnership with the Public Health Engineering Department in Bihar, is working to ensure the sustainability of drinking water amidst depleting groundwater levels and the growing challenges of climate change. A recent state-level consultation brought