WASH and Environmental Summer Camp to Empower Children in Rural Villages
By Monisha Ravi, Community Wellbeing, Silambarasan S.P., Biodiversity Conservation, and Vidya S., Climate Change Monisha: A successful WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Summer Camp was held in five rural villages: Konnavakkarai, Aracode, Pillur, Sigur, and Connoor, for 10 days. The camp aimed to educate children about the importance of water conservation, sanitation, and hygiene practices, […]
Sowing Seeds, and Knowledge at Jaivolsavam 2025
By Muhammed Rafi, Field Coordinator, Governance, Community Wellbeing Jaivolsavam is an agricultural program that has been organized by the Nattarivu Padana Kendra and the Keystone Foundation in Wayanad. Through this program, we have exchanged agricultural knowledge and seeds for the past three years, as well as discussed issues and solutions related to agriculture. This […]
Essentials of Humanitarian Action Training
By Muhammed Rafi, Field Coordinator, Governance, Community Wellbeing This month, Keystone Foundation planned and implemented a training program titled Essentials of Humanitarian Action. This program recognizies that the leadership of trained volunteers in the face of disasters is one of the most important interventions to reduce the impact of disasters, as disasters become a recurring […]
GAGGA Seminar on Air Pollution in Palakkad
By Faseela V., Governance, Additional Programme Coordinator, Community Wellbeing As a part of our project through the Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA), we, along with the Kerala Mahila Samakhya, organized a one-day seminar on the topic of ‘Encroachment of Motor Vehicles and Air Pollution. The seminar was held at Krishi Bhavan Hall, Agli […]
BUDS Paradise School Wins Kerala’s Best Agriculture School (Special School)
By Bijishna T.K., Land and Healthcare, Project Implementation Coordinator, Community Wellbeing Keystone Foundation would like to congratulate BUDS Paradise Special School for receiving the award of ‘Best Agriculture School(Special School)’ in the state of Kerala. BUDS Paradise Special School is run with the support of Thirunelly Grama Panchayat and State Kudumbashree Mission. About 40 differently […]
Nilgiris Field Learning Program Commences its Third Year
By Anokha Venugopal The third year of the Nilgiris Field Learning Program (NFLP) began on July 1st, 2024. This year, the focus of NFLP is slightly different, as it maintains not just a community mental health focus, but an equally significant focus on global public health through understanding public health concerns within an indigenous context. […]
Distribution of Lime Shells to Paddy Farmers in Wayanad
Written by Saneesh P.B., Field Coordinator, Translation into English and Edits by Bijishna T.K., Project Implementation Coordinator, Community Wellbeing Rice is the staple food of the people of Keralam. Across the state, paddy farmers are cultivating many traditional varieties of paddy. Paddy cultivation plays a vital role in the local economy and it’s a versatile, […]
Leprosy Screenings, Employment Enrollment, & Mental Health Camps
By Faseela V. In February, the Malappuram District Medical Department and Karulai FHC, in collaboration with Keystone Foundation and Kerala Mahila Samakhya Society, conducted a leprosy screening camp in Kerala’s Manchiri, Mundakkadav, Pulimunda and villages. Through this camp, leprosy patients were diagnosed and treated. Keystone and Mahila Samakhya’s main role in this camp was to […]
Engala Chemmam, Our Territory: Nedunkayam Village Completes the 5th Step of the Community Forest Rights Process
March 6, 2024 By Anagha C. In Nedunkayam Village, nestled within the Karulai Panchayath, Nilambur, Kerala, a momentous chapter unfolded as Engala Chemmam marked its pinnacle with the completion of its 5th Step—a defining moment in the journey towards securing Community Forest Rights (CFR). The essence of ‘Engala Chemmam’ – which translates to ‘Our Territory,’, […]
Disaster Preparedness Training in Tamil Nadu and Kerala
February 6, 2024 By Anagha C. Addressing climate change and disaster management is crucial due to the escalating frequency of issues such as floods, wildfires, landslides, and other natural disasters. The relentless increase in these challenges affects people frequently. Tribal communities, being particularly vulnerable to such problems, find disaster management training essential and significant in […]
