World Blood Donor Day 2014: India Needs More Blood Donors
Background India has a population of 1.2 billion, and yet it regularly faces a blood shortage. Currently, health experts estimate that even if only an additional 2 percent donated blood, it could overcome the shortage of 3 million units. Anju Verma, chief medical officer of Rotary Blood Banks told Times …
Can You Spot The Difference?
There is no difference between people until you make it so. Watch to hear this powerful message break down stereotypes!
25 Children Rescued From Bangle Factory in Hyderabad
Background The labor department reported that 25 children were rescued from dangerous conditions from a bangle factory in old city. The children were from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Odisha and the parents had sent them to Hyderabad on their own. Parents unknowingly send their children to Hyderabad hoping it will bring …
Caste and Corruption: The Reason Behind Rapes in India
Background Rape in India is a social construct propagated by the misinterpretation of cultural principles and ideals that are entrenched in Indian society. Although these cultural principles are gradually moving towards the background of Indian society, their implications are still quite discernible, rape being one of the most noticeable effects …
Wake Up: A Video to Bring Awareness to Women's Abuse
It’s okay to speak up against domestic violence. It’s take courage to leave those situations and everyone will respect you for it. Don’t put up with cowardly actions. This is a problem that many people ignore and it’s time for that to change.
Building a Flat Culture Through Design Thinking
What makes an amazing organization? At SEEKHO, we believe in two very important and interconnected philosophies; that everyone is SEEKHO and that more importantly, we are more than a network-we are a family. Whether you provide advice from 10,000 miles away or you live and work with SEEKHO in Bihar, …
Climate and Agriculture: How India Can 'Make it Rain'
With the rising temperatures contributing to the ongoing drought, India’s climate is far from pleasant. Rainfall has already been 44% below the average thus far into the monsoon season, and as El Nino approaches, weather forecasts have started indicating that a 7% rain deficit is a likely scenario; India will have a …
Police Officer Harrases Students Trying to Teach Sex Workers' Children
Education is key to progress. If we want to see people come out of circumstances that force them to become sex workers, then education is key. Mocking students for this is just an indication of the person’s ignorance and inability to see or do any good.
The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee Speaks to 16th Lok Sabha For First Time
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, spoke to the 16th Lok Sabha for the first time on Monday at the Central Hall of Parliament in New Delhi. He outlined that the first priority of the members should be to serve the people with the mandate they received in the recent …
Volunteering For SEEKHO Is a Life Changing and Career Building Opportunity
I had the pleasure of speaking to Sam Brundrett who is the head of business development for our non-profit partner SEEKHO (for content from the interview visit our introduction page) regarding his work for the organization. We then did an email follow-up on the impact of SEEKHO on him and the contents of …
