14
March
Handicraft & Fabric classes
The evening handicraft & fabric classes are going pretty well.
March
14
March
Tap Installation, Repair, and Water Conservation Awareness Campaign
On 13th March 2026, under the Youths in Social Action budget, tap installation and repair work was carried out in four Panchayats—Mangalichak, Kura Nawada, and Mohanchak. Around 38 new taps were installed, and 23 taps were repaired to improve access to safe water within the communities.
12
March
Local-Level Advocacy Programme
A local-level advocacy programme was organised at Dumaritanand, Koderma, with the participation of youths from two villages. The programme provided a platform for young people to discuss community issues, share their perspectives, and encourage collective action for local development and social change.
09
March
International Women’s Day Celebration – 2026
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, various programmes and activities were organised across the fields of Lake Gardens Women & Children Development Centre, like, Sakraicha, Shahpur, Mangalichak, and Kura Nawada villages, as well as at the Head Office. Women and female parents of youths actively participated in sports activities,
06
March
Climate Literacy Sessions for Youth in Titagarh and Santoshpur
Climate Literacy Sessions were conducted in Titagarh and Santoshpur with the participation of 25 and 23 youths respectively. The sessions began with interactive self-introduction activities where participants connected themselves with different environmental elements such as trees, birds, rivers, and islands, helping them reflect on their relationship with nature
02
March
HCDI-APF project update for the month of February 2026
I. Community members assisted with following essential documents for the month of February 2026,
Ration card – 8
Voter card – 5
Pan card – 16
Aadhaar card – 31
II. Staff capacity building on Anemia, Thalassemia and usage of Menstrual cup on 12 February 2026
III. 5 Sensitization meeting with 278 community members on issues
25
February
1 Billion Rising
LGWCDC participated in the 1 Billion Rising held at Ranuchhaya Manch. The event focused on raising awareness and standing in solidarity against violence towards women and girls through collective participation and cultural expression.
24
February
Interface & Networking Meeting
On 23rd February 2026, an interface and network meeting was conducted jointly by the ICDP and HCDI project team at Manashi Hall, Santoshpur, Maheshtala Municipality. The Honorable Vice Chairman of Maheshtala Municipality shared his views by highlighting the new schemes and projects launched by the Government of West Bengal in
23
February
Cleaning drive at Jharkhand
Awareness & cleanliness drive at DVC Dam, Tilaiya.
17
February
Community Cleaning Drives – February 2026
Community cleaning drives were conducted at Aynalpara and Kankhuli in Santoshpur, Maheshtala Municipality, with the participation of 45 community members in total.
The initiatives focused on promoting cleanliness and hygiene within the community. Participants were encouraged to keep small dustbins in their homes, dispose of garbage in