ProPoor.org Newsletter (May 11, 2017)

Below are the development news stories from South Asia, featured 'sign of light' and latest updates from the ProPoor community ...


Headlines:
Cowdung Goes Online
PEI Organic Foods of Kota, Rajasthan have taken their dairy farming family business to the next level by selling cowdung cakes online.
India on the Cusp of Energy Change
An interview wth the new TERI director Ajay Mathur.
Mumbai Techie Shelters Birds and Butterflies
Arundhati founded Arenya and has promoted over hundreds of bird shelters in and around Mumbai and has reared approximately 350 butterflies over the span of four years in her apartment balcony.
There will be a Seed for Everyone
April is the month of the seed festival for the Kondhs, when they assure earth they are taking good care of her prod
Read more news stories >>

Signs of Light:
Bend it Like Bamboo
After much struggle, Prashant Lingam and Aruna Kappagantula, of Bamboo House India are spreading the idea of eco-friendly houses entirely made out of bamboo. An eco-friendly bamboo house costs just 2. ...
Read more 'good news' stories >>

Blog News:
279 Women in Palakad Are Digging Their Way out of Drought With Over 190 Wells
Giving Unschooled Children the Right to Learn - Youth Together for Human Rights Education
InnoHEALTH 2017: Global Reach and Top Notch Presence
To learn about new NGOs and other stories added this week, read more on the ProPoor Blog >>

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