Knowledge and Skilltransfer against Lack of Opportunities in the Sundarbans The project aimed to transfer knowledge and skills of SOCEO to vulnerable women in self-help-groups in the Sundarbans in India. Thematically the project centered around gender equality, entrepreneurship and access to governmental support schemes. After the development of the training material, as part of the Training…
Changemakers – Youth-led Action Against Plastic Waste Mismanaged plastic waste is becoming a major threat to the well-being of our environment. Rapid urbanization and growth of population make collection and waste management more challenging, especially in developing regions. Helping societies with the right knowledge and tools to better cope with their waste, is a key…
Sustainable Drinking Water Supply in the Sundarbans, India There is a severe drinking water crisis in most parts of the Sundarbans, the deltaic region south of Kolkata in India. In this situation, a solution for smart and sustainable drinking water management is required to give access to safe and affordable drinking water. Portable Aqua Unit…
Disha’s Children program in Firozabad, India – Basline (2016) The baseline study was conducted at a unique point of transition. ChildFund India had been already working since 2004 with the DISHA Children‘s Project and was on the verge of expanding its activities. This study therefore was created to give an overview of the then existing…
Combatting Plastic Pollution in the Sundarbans, India – Baseline Study (2018) To understand the prevalent situation of plastic waste and its management, a baseline study was undertaken in two selected Gram Panchayats in the Sundarbans, India. The study was conducted using qualitative and quantitative data of primary sources and by a literature review. For quantitative…
Entrepreneurship & Market Access for small-scale farmers in Darjeeling, India – Baseline Study (2019) To assess the socio-economic situation of small-scale farmers with a special focus on women and their market access in Darjeeling District in India, SOCEO conducte a baseline study as part of a project. The methodology for the study included quantitative and…
SLDP in Democratic Republic of Congo – Estimation Study (2015) SOCEO undertook the Estimation Study to explore possible implementations of SLDP, which was conducted through extensive research. It included a review of literature, structured questionnaires and a field trip to the area with interviews and informal conversations with local organisations and general observations in the…
Agriculture-Based Entrepreneurship in Darjeeling, India 600 small-holder farmers from local tribal communities have been trained in agro-entrepreneurship as part of SOCEO’s Sustainable Livelihood Development Program – SLDP and sustainable agricultural practices. To offer the possibility to value-add the women’s produce, mechanical units for processing of harvest were installed in two locations. They can be accessed by…
Model Mangrove Plantation in the Sundarbans, India The mangrove forest of the Sundarbans plays a crucial role in protecting the islands as well as the city of Kolkata from natural calamities. It also forms a vital ‘blue carbon’ sink helping mitigation of climate change crisis. Despite their importance, mangrove forests are worldwide under threat. To…
Combating Plastic Pollution in the Sundarbans, India Littering of plastic waste is a major environmental threat to the Sundarbans, a precious eco-system in the Ganges Delta. To solve this major problem, plastic waste management systems run in a socio-entrepreneurial way by local NGOs and the government in cooperation with waste pickers & accumulators are being…
