ProPoor.org Newsletter (November 23, 2017)

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


Headlines:
The Story of Pakistani Marble
The most consequential impact of the export of raw Pakistani marble to China is that it is preventing the local industry from developing value-adding capacity.
Breaking the Male Bastion of Idol Making
Women in Kumartuli near Kolkotta are making a mark in idol making, a profession almost entirely dominated by men.
India to Launch Awareness Campaign on Anemia
The government is in the process of making adolescent health programme more monitorable and prevention centric.
Your Rights When Stopped by Traffic Police
There are rights that a commuter and Traffic police in India may not be aware of.
Read more news stories >>

Signs of Light:
The Headmaster of Titri
When the Government Upper Primary School at Titri village in Udaipur,India, opens every morning, it is Mohammed Gafur Chhipa, the headmaster, who personally unlocks the gates.
Read more 'good news' stories >>

Blog News:
How a Group of Assamese Women Convinced 371 Homes to Build Their Own Toilets
Workshop on Food and Nutrition Security
Yaiyyy! Our Kids Bagged A Spot In The TOP 100 Of I CAN School Challenge by DFC :D
To learn about new NGOs and other stories added this week, read more on the ProPoor Blog >>

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