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Empowering Communities with Access to Clean Drinking Water
For many of us, turning on a tap and drinking clean water isa routine. But in the villages of Velhe Taluka, Pune, access to safe water...
Dr. Mahesh Patankar on Sustainable Energy Transitions
In this edition of the Raintree Foundation Newsletter, we bring you an insightful conversation with Dr. Mahesh Patankar...
Maruti Utekar’s Journey: From Uncertainty to Abundance
Maruti Genba Utekar has spent his life working through the changing seasons, much like the generations before him. Awali...
Equipping Future Conservationists Through Hands-On Learning
Biodiversity is the foundation of a thriving ecosystem, and its conservation is crucial for ecological balance...
A Certified Great Place to Work—Two Years in a Row!
At Raintree Foundation, we believe that a truly great workplace is built on trust, collaboration and a shared purpose. We are happy...
Sustainable Steps Forward: Community-Led Progress in Action
This quarter’s impact is a reflection of the power of collective effort. We remain committed to deepening this progress...
A Just Transition: Preparing the Next Generation for Environmental Stewardship
As we stand on the edge of an environmental crisis that threatens biodiversity, human health...
Farming for the Future: Rambhau’s Shift to Sustainable Practices in Merwane
In the village of Merwane in Velhe Taluka, Maharashtra, Rambhau Baban Renuse had always followed...
Promoting Community-Based Conservation
Dr. Girish Jathar is the Deputy Director at Srushti Conservation Foundation and a seasoned expert in biodiversity conservation with over 22 years...
Watershed Ecology: An example of equity among natural ecosystems!
Global climate change and intense human activities have significantly disrupted...
Zilla Parishad Ratnagiri & Raintree Foundation sign a MoU for Inclusive Growth
"Zilla Parishad Ratnagiri and Raintree Foundation today announced...
Climate change is Real – So is the Mental Health Crisis it creates
Climate change a decade ago was most likely to be dismissed as a hypothetical situation...
Six Years In! Our Journey of Learning and Growth—What’s Next?
Climate change is a reality we are well aware of and witnessing it firsthand. The effects of climate change...
Can an Agroecological Approach to Food Production Harness India’s Demographic Dividend?
The Changing Nature of Jobs
By 2030, the share of India’s working-age...
The Impact of Mental Health Issues on Community Well-Being
The Impact of Mental Health Issues on Community Well-Being: Effective Strategies for Mitigation...
Impact in a Flash
Our work is rooted in the belief that environmental conservation and community well-being are interconnected. This quarter...
From Field to Forest - Bharat Gaikwad’s Inspiring Role as an Environment Custodian
Bharat Baban Gaikwad is a 44-year-old farmer and electrician...
Growing Green Together!
The Avenue Plantation project has made remarkable strides in enhancing biodiversity, community resilience and environmental sustainability...
Message from the Founder
Gratitude, Excitement and Hope: The Raintree Foundation Story Continues. Writing this piece evokes a range of emotions-a deep sense of...
Preserving Verdant Velhe
Approximately 200 km from Mumbai and 60 km south of Pune, Velhe is nestled in the global biodiversity hotspot, the Western Ghats in Maharashtra...
Scaling Impact in the Shastri River Basin
After adapting and strengthening our approach in Velhe, the Raintree Foundation is scaling the impact to the Shastri River Basin, another critical...
Watershed Ecology
Rethinking Water Security in the Western Ghats: Aptly nicknamed India's “water tower,” the Western Ghats play a critical role in the well-being of communities and the ecosystem...
Expert’s Corner -
Preeti Karmarkar
The Unseen Backbone: Why Gender Equality is Essential for Sustainable Climate Action. Women worldwide clock in a phenomenal...
Voices from Velhe
"The best part is how easy it is to use. With just a single card tap, we can fill our buckets with clean water," Neelam says, emphasising the accessibility and convenience of the filtration system...
Equipping Future Conservationists Through Hands-On Learning
A Certified Great Place to Work—Two Years in a Row!
Maruti Utekar’s Journey: From Uncertainty to Abundance
Empowering Communities with Access to Clean Drinking Water
Dr. Mahesh Patankar on Sustainable Energy Transitions
January 2025 In this edition of the Raintree Foundation Newsletter, we bring you an insightful conversation
Sustainable Steps Forward: Community-Led Progress in Action
This quarter’s impact is a reflection of the power of collective effort. We remain committed to
A Just Transition: Preparing the Next Generation for Environmental Stewardship
As we stand on the edge of an environmental crisis that threatens biodiversity, human health, and
Farming for the Future: Rambhau’s Shift to Sustainable Practices in Merwane
Voices from Velhe – Success Story In the village of Merwane in Velhe Taluka, Maharashtra, Rambhau
Promoting Community-Based Conservation
About Dr. Girish Jathar: Dr. Girish Jathar is the Deputy Director at Srushti Conservation Foundation and
Watershed Ecology: An example of equity among natural ecosystems!
Background Global climate change and intense human activities have significantly disrupted natural eco-hydrological processes in watersheds
Climate change is Real – So is the Mental Health Crisis it creates
Climate change a decade ago was most likely to be dismissed as a hypothetical situation that
Six Years In! Our Journey of Learning and Growth—What’s Next?
Climate change is a reality we are well aware of and witnessing it firsthand. The effects
Can an Agroecological Approach to Food Production Harness India’s Demographic Dividend?
The Changing Nature of Jobs By 2030, the share of India’s working-age population will be almost
The Impact of Mental Health Issues on Community Well-Being
What inspired you to focus on integrating Eastern Mind Traditions and Arts-based methods into your practice? As I increasingly gained exposure to the Eastern mind traditions and Arts-Based Therapeutic practices, I
Impact in a Flash
Our work is rooted in the belief that environmental conservation and community well-being are interconnected. This
From Field to Forest – Bharat Gaikwad’s Inspiring Role as an Environment Custodian
Bharat Baban Gaikwad is a 44-year-old farmer and electrician residing in Sakhar village. As an active
Growing Green Together!
The Avenue Plantation project has made remarkable strides in enhancing biodiversity, community resilience and environmental sustainability
Message from the Founder
Gratitude, Excitement, and Hope: The Raintree Foundation Story Continues Writing this piece evokes a range of
Preserving Verdant Velhe
Approximately 200 km from Mumbai and 60 km south of Pune, Velhe is nestled in the
Scaling Impact in the Shastri River Basin
After adapting and strengthening our approach in Velhe, the Raintree Foundation is scaling the impact to
Watershed Ecology
Innovation Spotlight Watershed Ecology: Rethinking Water Security in the Western Ghats Aptly nicknamed India’s “water tower,”
Expert’s Corner -Preeti Karmarkar
Expert’s Corner The Unseen Backbone: Why Gender Equality is Essential for Sustainable Climate Action Women worldwide
Voices from Velhe – Success Story
From River to Relief: Delivering Clean Water to Sakhar Village A lack of knowledge about proper
