Lessons Learned: What Our Programs Have Taught Us
Ever since its establishment, ShivaMaya has been working interminably to organize regular educational workshops, health awareness camps,...
A Day in the Life of a ShivaMaya Volunteer
At ShivaMaya, our volunteers are our super stars! They are the heroes who take time out of their busy schedules to help us out with our...
Seven Ways to Succeed as a Grassroots NGO
Running a nonprofit is no easy feat. The bureaucratic hassle aside, once its established, then begins the real challenge. Here are seven...
Project Update – Empowering Women through Vocational Training
In November, 2017 ShivaMaya successfully launched its first vocational training course aimed at empowering women in West Bengal and...
ShivaMaya Book Drive
Kids are awesome and we at ShivaMaya strongly believe that every child needs a little bit of magic in their life and, like Stephen King...
Challenges of Fundraising for a Grassroots Organization
Arguably the largest challenge facing ShivaMaya at the moment is the issue of funding our activities. Still a small, grassroots...
6 Ways To Help Our Community Animals (Infographic)
Here at ShivaMaya, our aim is not only to help less fortunate people in India, but also to help those countless innocent animals who have...
Is Education in India Really Free?
When I first started field work in West Bengal, I noticed an interesting trend among the young kids with whom ShivaMaya usually works....
Why India Needs More Grassroots Organizations at the Local Level
India has managed to become a force to reckon with at the global level despite having numerous socio-political problems, many of which...
The Unspoken Saga of the Sanitation Problem of Indian Women
Many women in India don’t have access to toilets or proper washing facilities, especially in the rural areas. While the entire world will...
