“Social Classes” for educationally disadvantaged children in Nepal
Despite compulsory schooling since 1975, only 89% of children in Nepal are enrolled in primary school. Poverty and social status have an impact on education
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Agricultural support to improve food situation, north-west Nepal
In the severely disadvantaged community of Bhee in Mugu, a remote mountainous district in the Karnali region in northwestern Nepal, an agricultural project is intended
Day care center for children and young people with disabilities in Ambalangoda, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Children with physical and/or mental disabilities still receive very little attention in Sri Lanka. Families with a disabled child therefore often live on the fringes
Health care and participation in community life for women and children, Odisha, India
The Bolangir region is one of the poorest regions in India. The majority of the population here lives in rural areas. The most marginalised population
Innovative ideas to improve organic farming systems for small farmers in North Sri Lanka
The unprecedented rate of urbanization over the past decade in the post-war North Province of Sri Lanka has led to disruptive ecosystem changes. The policy
Ensuring quality education for children in Kaliyampoondi, Tamil Nadu, India
In India, access to education is a major problem and a major obstacle to securing children’s rights. Discrimination by the caste system and against women
Education project for children from the Mumbai slums, India
The Schöck-Familien-Stiftung, together with the city of Stuttgart, which has a city partnership with Mumbai, supports an educational program for children from the slums in
Capacity development and value creation for traditional and organic rice varieties in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is in an economic, ecological and social crisis. The lack of foreign exchange and the island state’s high level of debt have made
Organic home garden project, Dambula, Sri Lanka
The home garden project in Dambula and the surrounding area follows the holistic approach of sustainable organic horticulture and is intended to ensure the nutrition
Construction of a model farm and training to improve crop yields for women in southwestern Nepal
By setting up a model farm with model fields and greenhouses, as well as training in organic farming, the women in the community of Mulkot,
Construction of the “Women Dhaka Weaving House” – training in traditional crafts, Kawasoti, Nepal
A fabric production facility for 30 weavers is to be created in Kawasoti. The Dhaka Weaving House builds on a previous project through which the
Eco-friendly Brick Making – Sustainable Livelihood for Rural Communities, Tamil Nadu, India
This project, funded by the Schöck-Familien-Stiftung, in the district of Marakkanam, District of Villipuram, Tamil Nadu, is intended to create earning opportunities for initially 120
Promoting indigenous people and preserving their culture, Gumla, Jharkhand
The Gumla district in southwest Jharkhand is mainly inhabited by indigenous groups such as the Kurux. The region is therefore rich in culture and traditions.
Sustainable Organic Farming Livelihood Training Hub for Organic Cotton Farmers in Madhya Pradesh
India has been the largest organic cotton growing country for many years, but organic farmers have had great difficulty in accessing high-quality, GMO (Genetically Modified
Establishment of the Sewing and Textile Department at the Olgapuri Vocational School, Nepal
Establishment of Sewing and Textile Department at Olgapuri Vocational School, Lalitpur. Initially, Kamalari women from western Nepal who have been freed from child slavery can
Innovative incubator for young entrepreneurs in Jorhat, Assam
A center has been set up in eastern Assam where committed young people can develop ideas and receive support in implementing them. Together with the
Vocational training and business support for sustainable development in Assam and Meghalaya
In the states of Assam and Meghalaya, many people live below the poverty line and are mainly dependent on agriculture, which is inadequate due to
Solera Girls’ Home Amravati, Maharashtra
Girls from difficult family situations live in the Solera dormitory in Amravati. Here they receive loving support for their personal and academic development. Some girls
Bus for the Eliya Children’s Home in Sri Lanka
The Eliya children’s home in Tangalle is home to around 30 children and young people. Some of the girls and boys living in the home
Home for Dalit girls, Andhra Pradesh
The orphanage is one of Paul Rathmann’s largest projects. He himself grew up in poverty as an “untouchable”. He received a good education in a
Creating a sustainable livelihood in the Indian Sundarbans
The Sundarbans project arose from the need to support the extremely poor people on the islands with a community run educational facility. The aim is