The three doors we are opening
Every family living in poverty is navigating closed doors: to learning, to income, to health. Vidya Setu, Udyam Shakti and Swasthya Jal are three ways to open them.
Stories and insights
People behind the progress.
Field notes, research explainers and letters from CJF India.
Why India, why now
India does not need to be saved. It needs to be seen. Dr. Rajesh Sharma on why CJF India measures success by the programmes that no longer need us.
Why grade 3 reading decides a lifetime of income
Early reading is not academic. It is economic. How Vidya Setu will run level based camps with government schools, not beside them.
Why grade 3 reading decides a lifetime of income
Early reading is not academic. It is economic. How Vidya Setu will run level based camps with government schools, not beside them.
The SHG woman who employs eleven neighbours
Capital plus mentoring plus market. What SEWA and Jeevika teach about enterprise that lasts, and why Udyam Shakti never offers credit alone.
The SHG woman who employs eleven neighbours
Capital plus mentoring plus market. What SEWA and Jeevika teach about enterprise that lasts, and why Udyam Shakti never offers credit alone.
Anemia is an economic issue, not only a health issue
Tired blood, tired earnings. Food, iron and follow up as a livelihood strategy, and what Sri Lanka’s Dignity First programme teaches.
Anemia is an economic issue, not only a health issue
Tired blood, tired earnings. Food, iron and follow up as a livelihood strategy, and what Sri Lanka’s Dignity First programme teaches.
First job, first dignity: apprenticeship done right
What small employers want, and how young people can prove readiness in twelve weeks.
The handpump that taught a village about ownership
Repair is easy. Maintenance is the programme. How jal samitis keep water flowing.
All field stories are published with written consent. Names are changed on request. Children are never identified by full name or school without guardian permission.