Smart Pumps, Smarter Village: CSPC’s Functional Tech Solution for Easy Water Management.
Quote: “I used to travel multiple times to the pump station everyday to manually operate the system, which was costing the village a lot in labor and fuel” In coastal Bhavnagar, Mathawada faced a unique challenge: its water source, Jallumb well, lay two kilometers from the village center. The pump operator made multiple daily trips […]
Empowering Young Women in The Diamond Industry Through MHM Awareness
In the diamond polishing units of Mota Khokhra village, Mahuva Taluka (Bhavnagar District), 17 adolescent girls—once school dropouts, now wage earners—faced silent struggles around menstruation. With little awareness and no workplace support, they resorted to unhygienic practices like using cloth, hiding it from sunlight due to social stigma, which led to recurring infections, discomfort, and […]
A story of awareness and change- Khatdi village (Talaja Bhavnagar)
In a small community of 150 households, where 60 belong to the Bharwad family, traditions and taboos often shape daily life. Agriculture and animal husbandry are the backbone of their livelihood, and most residents have not studied beyond the 8th grade. Among this close-knit group, a quiet revolution is taking root, led by the women […]
Schoolbags Instead of Scrap: A New Beginning for Gopal Gareda’s Children
Tucked behind the Jalaram Society along Dwarka’s national highway lies Gopal Gareda, a small settlement of makeshift huts inhabited by families from the Devipujak community of Okhamandal, one of the most marginalized groups in the region. For generations, livelihood for these families came from begging, collecting waste, and scrap trading. Education was never considered an […]
From Displacement to Determination – Rebuilding Futures in Beyt Dwarka
In early 2025, large-scale demolitions in Beyt Dwarka uprooted over 2,930 people, including hundreds of school-going children. Homes were reduced to rubble overnight to make way for tourism infrastructure. The aftermath was more than physical loss, 114 children dropped out, classrooms emptied, and angered families disengaged from education altogether. Amid this crisis, CSPC’s Community Facilitators […]
A Hut of Hope Education through Community Ownership in Surajkaradi
In the remote village of Surajkaradi, nestled near Madhuram, education wasn’t just absent, it was almost invisible. Children from the Devipujak community, a socially marginalized and economically disadvantaged group, had little exposure to formal education. Many had never stepped into a classroom, and those who had often dropped out due to irregular attendance and lack […]
From Silence To Wellness: Transforming Women’s Health Through Awareness
In the heart of Talgajarda and Shampara villages of Bhavnagar district, young girls and their mothers silently battled health issues that were often ignored or dismissed. Menstrual health concerns, irregular cycles, poor hygiene practices, and infections were common, yet discussions around these topics were scarce due to prevailing taboos.
Reclaiming Tradition: Bhavika’s Journey To Period Positivity
In the heart of a close-knit community where traditions shape daily life, Bhavika Hasmukhbhai, a young woman, had long followed menstrual taboos without question. Like many girls in her village, she grew up believing that during menstruation, one must not enter temples, touch certain foods, or participate in religious activities. These beliefs were not just customs but deeply ingrained social norms passed down through generations.