Collaborations and Visitors

 We have established a valuable collaboration with the Department of Social Work at Visva-Bharati University. As part of this partnership, we hosted a seminar to present our project to the students, offering them insights into our community-based initiatives. Currently, two students from the university are completing a one-year internship with us, working under the guidance of our social worker, Soni Roy, who herself is a graduate of Visva-Bharati. This collaboration enriches both the students’ practical learning experience and our work in the field.

 Our collaboration with the NGO Bolpur Manab Jamin began in 2007, when we jointly launched our first nutrition programs for malnourished children in four Santal villages. Together, we also implemented a hand-washing program to improve hygiene in these communities. Over the years, this partnership expanded to include additional nutrition and health programs, reaching around 30 villages as part of two PhD studies, followed by kitchen gardening and crop diversification awareness programs. To this day, Bolpur Manab Jamin’s project villages actively participate in our preventive newborn checkups, ensuring early detection and treatment of infections, malformations, or chronic conditions. 

The Rotary Club Bolpur actively supports the work of Shining Eyes India, aligning with our mission to improve child nutrition through diversified diets and kitchen garden programs. Together, we focus on promoting crop diversification and enhancing female health, with a particular emphasis on family planning. This collaboration strengthens our efforts in sustainable development and community well-being.