A Two-Day Retreat for the Community Well-being and Climate Change Teams
Vidya S, Climate Change & Monisha Ravi, Community Wellbeing On 24 and 25 July, 20 staff from the Community Well-being and Climate Change teams came together in Chennai for a two-day team retreat. While retreats had traditionally been organised separately for each team, this marked the first opportunity for both teams to gather in a […]
Exploring Development through Shared Learning
Monisha Ravi, Community Wellbeing Keystone Foundation hosted six University of Colorado students for a three-week field immersion programme from 27 June to 9 July. The programme focused on Development Practice and Policy Implementation. Two Keystone students from Sigur and Wayanad also joined the programme. Their participation created a collaborative environment encouraging peer learning, cross-cultural exchange, […]
Promoting Nutrition among Indigenous Communities
Monisha Ravi, Community wellbeing Access to nutritious food is fundamental to the health and well-being of every community. For Indigenous communities, traditional food systems have long provided diverse, nutritious, and locally adapted diets. However, changing food habits, the impact of climate change, reduced access to forests, and dependence on market foods have contributed to declining […]
Coffee Farmers’ Workshop & AgriStack Registration Campaign
Ayoob A, Community Wellbeing Keystone Foundation successfully organised a one-day Coffee Farmers’ Workshop and AgriStack Registration Campaign at the Nattarivu Padana Kendram, Ellumandam. The programme aimed to enhance the technical knowledge of coffee farmers and to promote digital access to agricultural services, bringing together farmers, subject-matter experts, and local government representatives in a single, action-oriented […]
Impact of Climate Change on Traditional Agriculture and Food
Cordula Kujur, Community Wellbeing & edited by Reshma Majhi, Biodiversity Conservation Under the joint initiative of JAWA (Jharkhandi Adivasi Women Association) and Keystone Foundation, a one-day workshop and training on the impact of climate change on traditional agriculture and food was organized at HRDC, Gosner Compound, Ranchi. While welcoming all the participants, Cordula Kujur said […]
Sustaining Climate-Resilient Tuber Cultivation in Pillur
Sriram P, Community Wellbeing The Tuber Diversity Plot in the Pillur area continues to promote the cultivation and conservation of climate-resilient tuber crops among local farming communities. The initiative currently involves 17 farmers, who are cultivating and conserving 32 tuber varieties, including yam, Colocasia, and elephant foot yam. Traditionally, the community relied on wild tubers […]
Little Earth Defenders – Every Life Matters: A 2-day Summer Camp
Monisha Ravi, Community Wellbeing Welcoming Young Earth Defenders Keystone Foundation successfully conducted its annual summer camp, “Little Earth Defenders – Every Life Matters,” at the Keystone campus, bringing together 23 enthusiastic students from diverse backgrounds for two days of immersive learning and exploration. The camp was jointly facilitated by the Biodiversity Conservation with Community Wellbeing, […]
Creating Safe and Connected Communities: Two Day Library Learning Camp
Monisha Ravi, Community Wellbeing The Community Wellbeing team successfully conducted a two-day educational camp at the Public Library, Kotagiri, on 25th and 26th May 2026. Held during the afternoon sessions, the programme brought together more than 30 local students for an engaging learning experience focused on health, hygiene, community building, environmental awareness, and child safety. […]
Community-Led Resource Management Training at Sundarpahari
Mohammed Rafiullah, Community Wellbeing Mr. Mohammed Rafiullah led a key training session on May 18, 2026, at the Keystone field office in Sundarbahari. Members of Water User Groups (WUGs), social activists, and the village head (Mukhiya) participated in the session, which aimed to strengthen grassroots-level organizations. Core Objective of the Training The primary focus was […]
A Convergence of Oorukoottam Committees on Community Forest Rights Management
Ayoob A, Aneesh, Sunil Kumar, Community Wellbeing A convergence meeting of Oorukoottam committees was organised under the joint initiative of the Keystone Foundation, the Karulai Grama Panchayat, and the Thoduve Community Foundation At Malappuram district. The programme aimed to create a common platform for interaction, learning, and collective reflection among tribal community institutions that are […]