With great sadness, we must report the loss of a true friend. Ganga Ram was a well-loved man, one of the ‘elders’ of Oriya Busti, and an unofficial custodian of the Oria school, founded with funds from the Dominique Lapierre foundation. Ganga and family, along with the other residents of Oriya were among the most […]
On July 1st, Chingari held an ‘Eid Milan’ celebration event. The meaning of Milan is to meet one another and, during Eid, they meet by hugging. It’s a beautiful, simple act and all of the children and their parents were invited to take part. The celebrations also featured performances from the children. Chingari issued a […]
The Remember Bhopal Museum tells the story of the Bhopal Disaster and its aftermath. It has been collectively curated by members of the communities affected by the tragedy. The museum tells stories of the disaster and of the people’s movement for justice and corporate accountability which has persisted to this day. The museum features an […]
According to the United nations: “Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. “We uphold the principles of social justice when we promote gender equality or the rights of indigenous peoples and migrants. We advance social justice when we remove barriers that people face because of gender, age, […]
From humble beginnings in 2006, operating from a tiny building originally occupied by the very first Sambhavna Clinic, the Chingari Trust Rehabilitation Centre has gone from strength to strength. Thanks to the outstanding work taking place there, and its many generous supporters, BMA has been privileged enough to help the centre expand, moving on two […]
