The Design Journey: How Our Merchandise Came to Be
From bookmarks made of preserved petals to hand-embroidered elephant hangings that turn your walls vividly wild, Kalandar women supported by […]
Tribal Rehabilition Programs
Empowering The Kalandar Women – One Stitch At A Time
Explore the impact of the archaic practice of ‘dancing’ bears on the lives of Kalandar women and Wildlife SOS’s work in empowering them
Equitable Conservation: Wildlife SOS’ Tribal Rehabilitation Programme For Kalandars
The Kalandar community has been traditionally known for taming sloth bears for the archaic practice of ‘dancing’ bears. For years,
Children’s Day 2023: 25 Years of Kalandar Education
For Kalandar children, the wide-eyed curiosity with which they turn each page of their school textbooks has a lot to
Communities On The Frontline Of Conservation
Community-based conservation (CBC) is a method without which most of the things in the world of conservation cannot be achieved.
Wildlife SOS Provides COVID19 Relief Kits To Kalandars
The Wildlife SOS Kalandar Rehabilitation Programme was introduced after the safe rescue and rehabilitation of 628 sloth bears from the
Women of Kalandar Community Receive Sewing Training
The past few months have been challenging for people all across the globe, with the second wave of COVID19 engulfing
Wildlife SOS Conducts Skill-Development Workshop for the Kalandar Community!
As the Covid pandemic threw life off kilter across the globe, millions of people suffered the effects. In these times,
A Conservation Success: Celebrating 10 years of India’s last ‘Dancing Bear’ Rescue!
It is true that success is the result of years of untiring efforts and not the fruit of a single
Bear Of The Month: Rani!
Rani is the most famous sloth bear at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility and she holds a very special place
Meet Sonu, Keeper Of The Tuskers
Sonu joined Wildlife SOS seven years ago, when his elephant Rajesh was rescued from the circus and brought to our
Women Empowerment and Skill Training Courses in Rajasthan
The Kalandar people once relied on the exploitation of animals — sloth bears, namely — to put food on the
More Dates for Kartick and Geeta’s 2016 Lecture Series!
Wildlife SOS cofounders Kartick Satyanarayan and Geeta Seshamani are adding dates to their U.S. tour! As of now, their 2016
Livelihood Support To Kalandars In Uttar Pradesh
When Wildlife SOS’ Co-founders Kartick and Geeta first decided to start rescuing India’s dancing bears, they weren’t sure where to
Meet Shubham, An Integral Part Of Our Kalandar Program.
Shubham has worked with Wildlife SOS for about two years now, assisting Rakhee Sharma with the Kalandar Rehabilitation Program. He
Spreading Smiles!
by- Suvidha Bhatnagar Raheman Bee is an 88 year old lady who lives in Taleda, Rajasthan alone. Her husband was
Wildlife Warriors: Indian Women Pioneering Conservation
India is a land rich in culture and heritage, and it is also home to breathtaking biodiversity. What is often
Knock, Knock…Who’s There? Your Daily Dose Of Wild Awareness!
Growing up, quite a few of us might have witnessed our parents or grandparents tending to the little makeshift garden
Spreading Awareness: Key Initiatives In February & March 2025
Conservation and awareness are perhaps the two sides of the same coin. People learn to protect wildlife when they understand
Wildlife SOS Celebrates 30 Years Of Saving India’s Wildlife!
Wildlife SOS is honoured to celebrate 30 years of saving India’s precious wildlife. From humble beginnings in 1995 rescuing, treating
From Captivity to Conservation: Our Efforts to Protect Sloth Bears
In the pursuit of profound and lasting change, small steps often lead to transformative outcomes. This is precisely the philosophy
On The Path Of Hope: Mahak’s Journey Through Wildlife SOS’ Tribal Rehabilitation Programme
In a world where adversity often eclipses opportunity, the heartwarming story of Mahak, a determined Kalandar girl, shines as a
Illuminating minds: The Importance of Education in the lives of the Kalandar Community
The importance of a thorough education in today’s world cannot be understated. Education not only provides us a way of
Staff Profile Of The Month – Rakhee Sharma
Many people are unaware of the important role that local communities can play in wildlife conservation. When Wildlife SOS spearheaded
Assisting the Kalandar Community during the Covid Pandemic
The spectre of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cast a dark shadow over the planet, leaving devastation in its trail.
Community vs Conservation: Wildlife SOS Speaks At CMS CoP 13
India was in the spot light this week for a mega-wild cause! The Conference of Parties to the Convention on
New Skill-Training Courses for Kalandar women in Rajasthan
In 2002, Wildlife SOS started work on the rehabilitation of the Kalandar communities (who depend on dancing bears to earn
Changing Destinies; Education Support To Kalandar Children In Uttar Pradesh
The excited laughter of children could be heard spilling out of the windows of a white-walled room in the small
Wildlife SOS organised a Charity Art Exhibition at the Lalit Intercontinental Hotel
By Shruti Prabhala Wildlife SOS, in association with Art Junction, organized an art exhibition from 13th-31stDecember 2014 at Art Junction,
Meet Tahir
Tahir Gazanfar has been working with Wildife SOS for over two years now. He works in the state of Jammu
