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
Kalandar Community
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
Wild Perspective: Kalandar Communities – Why It’s Essential To Continue Assistance
It has been close to 15 years since we rescued India’s last dancing bear. Since a sloth bear named Raju
The Ongoing Support To Kalandar Community With Education, Livelihood and Shelter
Wildlife conservation has long struggled to include indigenous people within its discourse. Intentionally or unintentionally, indigenous communities have been marginalised
Wildlife SOS Conducts Education Drive in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana!
W.B Yeats once said, “Education is not the filling of a pot but the lighting of a fire.” In 2002,
Drops of Change: Providing Water to the Kalandar Community
“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” — W. H. Auden For Kalandar families living in Atru, Rajasthan,
Mahak Shines Bright
Mahak, a 13-year-old Kalandar girl from Haryana, faced formidable challenges in her effort to gain education. With a little help
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
Bidding Adieu to Our Queen “Maharani”
Her name translates to “Queen” and for years, she reigned supreme in her home at the Wildlife SOS Agra bear
Wildlife SOS organises Awareness Workshop on COVID-19 for the Kalandar Community!
Whether on TV news channels, newspapers or casual discussions, COVID-19 has managed to become a commonly-used term ever since the
Bear of the Month – Akki
Akki’s story is one of extreme hardships – torn away from his mother when he was only a cub, and
Bear of the Month: Aleem
Aleem has been part of the Wildlife SOS family for over 13 years now. Currently residing at the Agra Bear
Bear of the Month: Vimal
Over the past decade, Vimal has been living a care-free and fulfilling life at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Center. Unfortunately,
Hussain Basha-A Bear Keeper at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Center
Hussain Basha has been working with Wildlife SOS for 12 years now and is currently based out of the organization’s
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
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
Bear Of The Month: Valmiki
Valmiki bear was rescued from the Indo-Nepal border in 2010. His Kalandar owners were intercepted at the border just as
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
Wildlife SOS Creates Awareness Through Magic and Mime
In association with Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, Wildlife SOS organized an event displaying a fusion of nature, mime and magic
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
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
Fundraising For Wildlife Conservation: Building A Sustainable Future Together
“Caring for wildlife is not just an act of compassion; it is an investment in our own future.” Sir David
Indian Actress Disha Patani Raises Awareness For Elephants With Wildlife SOS
On this year’s World Environment Day, Wildlife SOS was graced by the presence of renowned Indian actress Disha Patani. Her
International Day of World’s Indigenous People: Lessons from the Kalandar Community
Amidst the diverse population of India, an estimated 104 million are Indigenous people. Despite their differences, they share certain commonalities
4 Ways How Wildlife Conservation Is Linked With Human Rights!
It’s easy to forget how much our own survival depends on the protection of the natural world. Our very existence
Actress Samyukta Hornad Joins Bear Trio’s 16th Rescueversary Celebration At BBRC!
The air was full of celebration and excitement (with a whiff of mango popsicles) at the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre
Livelihood, Marriage & Roofing Support For 11 Kalandar Families!
Working with local communities is an integral aspect of wildlife conservation, and Wildlife SOS takes this seriously. Since 2002, Wildlife
Livelihood, Marriage & Roofing Support For 11 Kalandar Families!
Working with local communities is an integral aspect of wildlife conservation, and Wildlife SOS takes this seriously. Since 2002, Wildlife
Lending A Helping Hand To Jarina Bee
An integral aspect of the Wildlife SOS Kalandar Rehabilitation Programme is providing support to widowed women of the community. Considered
Bear Of The Month – Abhay
The bear of the month for January 2022 is our beloved Abhay! Wildlife SOS rescued Abhay in 2009, from the
Bidding Adieu To Our Beloved Bean
With his curious eyes anxiously darting across the field, Bean was shy and reclusive when he first arrived at the
Wildlife SOS Celebrates 67th National Wildlife Week
This year marked the 67th National Wildlife Week celebrations in India, observed from October 2nd to October 8th with an
Bear-ly Traditional: Lessons from Saddam and Gayathri
William Somerset famously said, “Tradition is a guide and not a jailer.” Yet millions worldwide continue to be imprisoned within
Bear Of The Month – Leena
The bear of the month for November is our shy and introverted Leena! Unlike some of our other bears who
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
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
Meet Rakhee Sharma, The Driving Force Behind The Kalandar Program
Rakhee Sharma is at a train station, boarding a train to Jaipur. In the last week, she has been travelling
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
