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
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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
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
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
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
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
An Ode To Our Unsung (S)heroes: Kalandar Women
The fate of women belonging to the Kalandar community, a nomadic group that tamed sloth bears for a living, was
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
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