The Barefoot College (Social Work and Research Centre)

🌟 Transforming Communities: Women from Manipur Leading the Way in Solar Technology! 🌟 Thirty inspiring women from Manipur are currently gaining hands-on experience in solar technology at Barefoot College, in partnership with Nest Lamka and MaolKeki Foundation. 💡 Beyond mastering solar skills, they’re also learning water testing, sewing, recycling, puppetry, waste management, and nursery practices—equipping them to become true changemakers in their communities. This transformative training, generously supported by HDFC Bank Parivartan is more than just a program. It’s a movement to empower these women to lead sustainable development and drive impactful change. 🌍💪 Join us in celebrating their incredible journey and commitment to building a brighter, more sustainable future! 🌞 #BarefootCollege #NESTLamka #MaolkekiFoundation #HDFCBankCSR #SolarTraining #WomenEmpowerment #Sustainability #Manipur #CommunityDevelopment #empoweringwomen

📰 **News Update!** 📰 The **Sangai Express** has featured Barefoot College’s latest initiative, where 30 women from Manipur have arrived at our Tilonia campus to be trained as ** Barefoot Solar Engineers. In collaboration with MaolKeki Foundation and Nest Lamka, these women will undergo three months of hands-on training, learning the skills to install solar units and bring renewable energy to their communities. This initiative is all about building self-reliance and creating real change at the grassroots level. This training, generously funded by HDFC Bank Parivartan is designed to equip them with the knowledge and tools needed to create sustainable solutions and drive positive change within their communities. Check out the full article for more details! https://lnkd.in/g3XN2rc8 #BarefootCollege #Manipur #SolarEnergy #WomenEmpowerment #NewsUpdate #communitydevelopment

🌍 Welcoming Our New Solar Trainees from Manipur! 🌍 We are excited to welcome our latest cohort of trainees from the vibrant state of Manipur to The Barefoot College (Social Work and Research Centre) in collaboration with NEST Lamka and MaolKeki Foundation. These dedicated women have embarked on a transformative journey to learn solar technology, alongside skills in water testing, sewing, recycling, puppetry, waste management, and nursery practices. This training, generously funded by HDFC Bank Parivartan is designed to equip them with the knowledge and tools needed to create sustainable solutions and drive positive change within their communities. We are proud to support these inspiring women as they begin their journey toward empowerment and community development. Join us in celebrating their commitment to building a brighter, more sustainable future! 🌞 #BarefootCollege #NESTLamka #MaolkekiFoundation #HDFC #SolarTraining #WomenEmpowerment #Sustainability #Manipur #CommunityDevelopment

🌟 **Breaking News!** 🌟 We are thrilled to share that our **Solar Mamas Program** has been featured in today's newspaper! 🌍✨ This recognition is a testament to the incredible impact our Solar Mamas are making across the globe. These inspiring women are lighting up their communities, one solar panel at a time, bringing sustainable energy and hope to remote villages. Let's continue to support and celebrate the amazing work of these changemakers! 💪🏽💡 #SolarMamas #WomenEmpowerment #SustainableEnergy #BarefootCollege #RenewableEnergy #EmpoweringWomen Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) FICCI FLO

📢 Exciting News! 📢 The Barefoot College (Social Work and Research Centre)proudly welcomes the 12th Batch of SBI Youth for India Fellowship with SBI Foundation! 🎉 🌟 Highlights: - 69% working professionals transitioning to the social sector - 52% women in this year’s cohort - 1.5 lakh lives impacted over the past 13 years We were honored to have our Founder, Mr. Sanjit (Bunker) Roy, along with Mr. Sanjay Prakash, MD & CEO of SBI Foundation, and other esteemed leaders to inaugurate this transformative journey. With 51 Fellows in the August cohort, they will work on rural development in 250 villages across India, focusing on health, livelihood, food security, environmental protection, and more. 🌍 Welcome, future changemakers! 💪 #YouthForIndia #BarefootCollege #SBIFoundation #RuralDevelopment #ChangeMakers #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityImpact

I had the marvellous opportunity to attend the felicitation and farewell ceremony of 22 remarkable women from South Africa who completed their training under the FICCI FLO Solar Mama Project - an initiative aimed at empowering women with expertise in solar technology. This project was a part of FLO’s broader commitment to advancing gender equality and sustainable development on a global scale under the leadership of FLO National President JOYSHREE DAS VERMA The three-month training program was conducted in partnership with The Barefoot College (Social Work and Research Centre) in Rajasthan and led by Immediate Past President of FLO, Sudha Shivkumar. This initiative equipped the women from South Africa with technical skills in the fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance of solar equipment. The highlight of the event were the heart warming speeches by the women master trainers who had traveled all the way from Tilonia to bid farewell to their students. Their confidence in their craft and the pride in their eyes was very inspiring. Distinguished guests who attended the celebration, included His Excellency Mr. Cedrick C. Crowley, Acting High Commissioner of the South African Embassy in India, Ms. Hena Usman, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Ms. Sowmya Kidambi, Director and CEO The Barefoot college among other notable leaders.

🎉✨ Graduation Celebration at Barefoot College! ✨🎉 Today, we are thrilled to celebrate the graduation of our incredible South African women trainees! They have brilliantly completed their comprehensive training, excelling mainly in solar engineering and additionally in water testing, rainwater harvesting, waste management, nursery care, sanitary pad making, and stitching. 🌞💧🌿🩸🧵 Their journey has been one of hard work, dedication, and unwavering passion. Now, they are equipped to light up their communities, ensure clean water, manage waste sustainably, care for nurseries, and promote women's health and hygiene. 🌟👩🔧 Join us in applauding these remarkable women as they step into their new roles as Barefoot Solar Engineers, Water Engineers, and Community Health and Sustainability Champions! 🌍💪 Let's celebrate their achievements and support them as they bring sustainable change and empowerment to their communities! FICCI FLO Sowmya Kidambi #GraduationDay #WomenEmpowerment #BarefootCollege #SustainableFuture #Changemakers #CommunityHealth #SolarEnergy #WaterTesting #RainwaterHarvesting #WasteManagement #NurseryCare #SanitaryPads #Stitching #GlobalImpact

The Blackstone Gives Back Challenge is back! This year, nearly 400 employees nominated over 75 non-profit organizations globally to compete for over $1 million in grants. Thank you to everyone who participated in this challenge – the passion and dedication of our colleagues is inspiring and is a true testament to Blackstone’s commitment to giving back. Congratulations to our regional winners Spread a Smile (EMEA), America On Tech (NA), The Barefoot College (Social Work and Research Centre) (APAC), and runners up Plate it Forward, The Rugby Portobello Trust, part of P3 Charity, Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights, and Samaritans, Inc.! Additional congratulations to our People’s Choice Winners Boston Children's Hospital, Café Joyeux, Wellness in the Schools, Viva con Agua and Harding Miller Education Foundation - Scholarships for girls that change lives!

Walking Barefoot: The Tilonia Way 🌟 Celebrating 50 Years of Barefoot College: Empowering Rural Communities! 🌟 Join us in honoring half a century of innovation in rural development. Founded by visionary #BunkerRoy, our journey is a testament to traditional knowledge and sustainable progress. 📖 Explore "Walking Barefoot: The Tilonia Way" for stories from 1971-2023. to order: https://lnkd.in/gxzcqrTQ #Empowerment #RuralDevelopment #TiloniaWay #50YearsOfImpact #BarefootCollege Sowmya Kidambi

We're thrilled to announce that The Barefoot College (Social Work and Research Centre) has been honored with a prestigious award from Blackstone. This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to sustainable development and social impact. Thank you, Blackstone , for acknowledging our efforts and supporting our mission. Together, we continue to make a difference! 🌍✨ #BarefootCollege #Blackstone #Award #SocialImpact #Sustainability #CommunityEmpowerment #Recognition