Some projects leave behind reports. This one will leave footprints too. In the hills. In the hearts.  It’s not just a checklist for us, it’s a lived, breathed journey of sweat and stories. Not just a conservation project. Not just a forest rights process.   It’s a change voiced by communities who have lived with the forest for generations.  This is the story of how we are bringing the Community Forest Resource...

पेण तालुक्यातली दिवाणमाळ गावात सकाळची सोनेरी उन्हं नुकतीच अंगणात उतरलीयेत. अंगणात प्रतिभा मामींची लगबग जाणवतेय. त्यांच्यासोबत अजून १६ जणीची पण. सुखवलेली हळद दळायला दयायची घाई सुरू आहे. किती जुनं नातं हळदीचं. संस्कृतीशी. परंपरांशी. आरोग्याशी. खमंग फोडणी. सण-समारंभ. कापल्यावर रक्ताची धार थांबवणारी चिमूटभर हळद. स्त्रियांच्या जरा जास्त जवळची. एक सृजनशील. तर दुसरी स्वत:च सृजन. परसबागेतली ही हळदीची शेती. शेती पेक्षा सखिच जास्त. घरातली कामं आवरता-आवरता करता येणारी.   छोटेखानी...

One Problem, Many Perspectives: What Our Research Fellows Learned About Dynamics of Women Power and Water Realities Water is a basic need, but in rural Maharashtra, it remains a daily struggle. For many, especially in tribal belts like Jawhar, Mokhada, and Vikramgad, water isn’t just about thirst. It defines how people eat, work, travel, and dream. During their field immersion, Raah Foundation’s research fellows Shruti, Ritika and Snehal...

In a world where data drives decisions, knowing exactly what’s happening, where, and how fast has never been more important. That is where Remote Sensing and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) step in—two powerful technologies quietly shaping the future of sustainable development, especially in rural and ecologically sensitive regions. Remote sensing is all about observing the Earth from afar—using satellites that orbit our planet and capture images of the...

In remote tribal villages like Khand, Kolipada, Uganipada, and Kharpadpada in Palghar district, Maharashtra, water is more than a resource—it’s a daily negotiation for dignity, health, and time. Despite growing infrastructure, water security cannot be sustainably achieved without a cultural shift in how we perceive hygiene, sanitation, and ownership. At Raah Foundation, we’ve come to realize that in the long-term pursuit of water security, hardware alone cannot deliver...

Why the Social Sector Must Embrace the AMC Model for Long-Term Impact Dr. Sarika Kulkarni, Founder, CEO – Raah Foundation. Introduction: The Gap After the Grant In most programs, the funding ends when the project period ends. So does the attention. What’s left behind is either a burden on communities or underprepared local institutions. Even in participatory models, once the external support leaves, communities often lack the technical...