This digest highlights various initiatives taken up in April 2024 across different sectors by DA. An e-book, "Reflections: Water for Peace," explores water's role in peacebuilding and development. A women-led solar power project was launched in Uttar Pradesh. A report on the state of India's handloom industry was unveiled, focusing on its challenges and opportunities. A workshop introduced stakeholders to sintered fly ash aggregates for sustainable construction. Another workshop focused on water quality testing and analysis, while a health camp program addressed the well-being of truck drivers and their families.

In March, Development Alternatives championed sustainability and women's empowerment. our work earned recognition at the Bihar Climate Action Conclave, while also promoting sustainable brick production and waste segregation education. Collaborations empowered women entrepreneurs and advocated for fair climate financing for developing nations.

This month's digest highlights initiatives that empower women, bridge science and society, and foster business development. We cover the Kaun Banegi Business Leader finale, a program that supports aspiring women entrepreneurs. The Water Fest 2024 article explores the connection between science and society through the lens of water. We also feature stories about job readiness programs for women in Haryana, business training initiatives, and a session on science and technology for women's development. Finally, we travel to Bundelkhand through a photographic lens, showcasing stories of resilience and hope.

In the January edition of our digest, we talk about the PAANIWATER Project General Assembly in Nagpur, focusing on water technology sustainability, how DA trained 200 Indian Air Force Officers on wastewater treatment in Nagpur, the celebration of the 10th anniversary of "Prabhat" with a placement drive. USAID workshops in Bengaluru, the Livelihoods India Summit, the conduction of a micro-enterprise workshop in Jhansi, inauguration of a Shakti Kendra in Badagaon for women empowerment, and TARA's MoU signing in Nepal to combat Climate Change.

Development Alternatives (DA) made waves at COP28, in the December edition of our monthly digest, we bring you our expertise in green and inclusive micro-economies to the forefront. From panel discussions on micro-entrepreneurship and women's empowerment to showcasing innovative practices like community-centered solutions and decentralised renewable energy, DA's team left a lasting impression.

Development Alternatives' digest for the month of November highlights the organisation's efforts in various areas, including education, livelihood, housing, climate change, and urban development. The digest covers a visit by Humphery University Fellows and USIEF members to Mahawad Pond, an analysis of HUL's project outcomes at Prabhat Livelihood Centre, a visit to affordable housing sites in Thane, an impact assessment of 'Amar Shaheed Chandra Shekhar Azad Amrit Sarovar', Lalitpur, a roundtable conference on climate proofing India, the 26th trialogue 2047, an agreement between MahaPreit and DA for sustainable urban development, the second edition of Aarya Manch, and Development Alternatives' participation in Jagriti StartUp G20 2023 Yatra.

Exciting October Updates! Dive into our latest Digest to catch highlights from the W4P Annual Conference in Barcelona, Zeenat Niazi's empowering talk on gender-inclusive adaptation at Adaptation Futures 2023, our key collaboration with XLRI Delhi-NCR strengthening our commitment to sustainable development, Dr Khosla's impactful keynote speech, and don't miss the buzz around our successful 'Kaun Banega Business Leader' pilot. Stay informed, stay inspired!

Dive into our monthly Digest for a riveting update on our latest endeavours! In an exciting development, we recently inked an MoU with Bundelkhand University. Zeenat Niazi took centre stage at a seminar hosted by the Council for Social Development, showcasing her research. Delve into the highlights of our thought-provoking webinar on leadership, and do not miss the launch of Aarya Manch, a dynamic platform set to revolutionize the local e-mobility ecosystem. From empowering Training of Trainers sessions and placement drives to innovative Developmental Evaluation methods.

In this month's DIGEST, don't miss the historic signing of the LC3 agreement between TARA and the Swiss government. Get insights into the CANSA General Assembly with focus on strategy framing. Zeenat Niazi and Shrashtant Patara held inspiring discussions at the India Rural Colloquy. Plus, celebration of World Breastfeeding Day with Radio Bundelkhand and catch up on more exciting happenings!

July Digest brings you an insight into what we’ve been up to this month. Read on about the European Commissioner of Environment, Oceans and Fisheries- H.E Mr Virginijus Sinkevičius visit to DAHQ; Stakeholders Consultation Meeting in Bihar, District Entrepreneurship Coalitions in Lakhimpur and Mirzapur; Project initiation meeting in Odisha; Webinar with The Nature Conservancy and more.