In this video snippet, he shares his journey with Friend In Need India Trust (FIN), highlighting the impact of FIN’s efforts after the Gaja cyclone damaged their Ecosan toilet (which had also been built by Friend In Need India Trust earlier). From rebuilding ecosystem toilets with bathrooms to Sridhar’s…
Today to celebrate International Women’s Day, FIN held a debate in its Rural Lab in Kameswaram village. The topic was: This house believes that it is better to marry off girls after graduation rather than send them to work first. Criteria for judging were content of argument (logic & understandability),…
Three independent events marked the end of 2023 for us in Kameswaram village. First, our Christmas camp was completed with each child carrying the beautiful tree he or she had made back home – of course after having delicious cakes with steaming tea as a reward for the hard…
Dear Ma’am, I have always been open to doing social work and we do good charitable works in our family supporting an orphanage. But after coming to FIN Trust and being first an intern and then rising to become its Junior Manager, I see how social work can be…
India generates 62 million tonnes of waste each year. About 43 million tonnes (70%) are collected, of which about 12 million tonnes are treated, and 31 million tonnes are dumped at landfill sites. With changing consumption patterns and rapid economic growth, it is estimated that urban municipal solid waste generation…
We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for a special event commemorating World Toilet Day on the 19th of November, 2023. This event promises an engaging quiz and insightful discussion centered around the critical topic of sanitation. With the guidance of a distinguished expert, we aim to provide…
3.7 BILLION people lack access to safe sanitation – Open defecation is still widely prevalent. But it’s now time to turn the tide on World Toilet Day, 11th November 2023! FIN INDIA TRUST invites you to become a Quiz Master. We are a leading NGO committed to creating…
The village pond is a typical example of a body of water that serves multiple purposes. It is used for bathing, but especially for washing clothes. However, the banks of the pond are filled with waste, and the water is dirty, which can spread germs. Despite this, people continue to…
FIN’s summer camp in May! During the month of May, children are out of school all over India. In Kameswaram, for the last few years, we have been organizing camps for children which were big hits. Indeed, last year, the older girls requested a special session where they could…
FIN has created a new program called “Education for Employability and Sustainability”, which is taught via academic institutions. We are proud and honored to be partnering with NITPY, the National Institute of Technology Puducherry, on this education innovation. One of the course assignments is creating a self-presentation blog post. Why?…