It’s 8.50 a.m. and I’m tucked into the back row of an expansive echoing auditorium in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The chatter in the room gets louder as people begin to pour in. Phone numbers being exchanged, pamphlets and brochures being shared. There’s lots of hugging and reminiscing about the years

The Skills Development team began the period with renewed energy, visiting schools such as Aravinda High School, Bhabesh Chandra High School, and the AC College Hostel. These outreach efforts encouraged more students to participate in the program, while regular classes continued smoothly. Within the Foundation Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) initiative,

Dialogue, Field Visits, and Capturing Stories India’s tea gardens have long been an integral part of the country’s cultural and economic landscape. But for the workers and families who spend their lives within these estates, the tea industry represents livelihood, heritage, and the everyday rhythm of survival and hope. Bridging

Access to regular health services remains a critical challenge in rural India. Limited availability of medical facilities, long travel distances, and lack of awareness often mean that minor health issues go undetected, potentially leading to long-term complications. Eye health, in particular, is closely linked to education, as children with undiagnosed

Every year on 5 September, India remembers Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, whose birthday is marked as Teachers’ Day, a day to honour the mentors who shape generations of learners. At Parinaama the occasion was observed with a lively cultural program that blended creativity and community spirit. A Day of Gratitude and

Every year on July 15, countries around the world observe World Youth Skills Day, a reminder that the future isn’t built by ideas alone, but by the skills we help young people develop today. This year marked 10 years since the United Nations first declared the day, and the 2025

Parinaama Development Foundation, in partnership with Dooars Jagaran, the District Child Protection Office, and Matelli Himalayan Prayatn Dooars Society, has been working to strengthen child safety across tea garden communities in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. Our recent efforts focused on four locations: Sardar Para, Goral Bari, Karala Valley, and Joypur

Parinaama has been working here for the past two years. Our education project runs in six tea gardens and nearby municipal areas. The gram panchayats we work in are Arabinda, Garalbari, and Patkata.   Why We Launched a Skill Training Program We saw a gap. Students finish school or drop

Location: India-Australia Focus Areas: Global Partnerships | Grassroots Development | Community-Led Change When Parinaama Development Foundation began its journey in 2012, the goal was never just to run programs. It was to stay close to the ground, respond to the lived realities of women and youth, and allow change to grow at

Location: Namkum Block, Ranchi, Jharkhand Focus Areas: Water | Women’s Burden | Rural Access In rural Jharkhand, collecting water is not a task it is the axis around which life turns. By Parinaama Development Foundation At a village on the outskirts of Namkum block, Ranchi, the day starts long before sunrise. Women