http://www.propoor.org/ ProPoor is an internet portal that meets the needs of nonprofit service organizations in South Asia. With a focus on delivering resources, new developments, and inspirational stories, ProPoor's website brings information that makes a difference. We hope to match resources with needs and in the process awaken the light of service in individual hearts. eng inspiration, good news, service eng propoor@charityfocus.org 2009-07-03 11:16:07 The current national elections have set high standards in management, organization, transparency and fair selection of people's representatives. Now, the chosen representatives must understand that people have voted for governance, writes Arvind Verma.... http://propoor.org/news/?n=30067 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:18:00 -0700 Social attitudes that put family 'honour' above the damage caused to children keep incest from being properly addressed. A recent surge in reports of incest is shedding more light on the difficulties in overcoming this. Shoma Chatterji reports.... http://propoor.org/news/?n=30074 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:18:00 -0700 A division bench passed a series of orders last month while hearing a public interest litigation alleging that the West Bengal government had failed to enforce the ban against violence on children in schools. Shoma Chatterji reports.... http://propoor.org/news/?n=30065 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:18:00 -0700 The best of India must stop running independent side-shows, and bring their energy and vision to well-constructed political spaces, and let this be their contribution to changing India, writes Surendra Srivastava.... http://propoor.org/news/?n=30060 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:18:00 -0700 The concrete road is a symbol of some development in this northern Bihar town, but it sits oddly with its surrounding landscape. The lack of jobs, the bane of many small towns, has affected Madhubani too, writes Kalpana Sharma.... http://propoor.org/news/?n=30072 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:18:00 -0700 Underneath the gloss of the UPA victory on 16 May lies a sober reality. Around the country, adivasi women are known for their leadership qualities, and yet, they do not get equal opportunities to contest elections, finds Manipadma Jena.... http://propoor.org/news/?n=30070 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:18:00 -0700 Animal farming practices that pay little heed to the welfare of domestic animals invariably lead to public health threats for humans. Swine flu is simply the most recent reminder of this, writes Darryl D'Monte.... http://propoor.org/news/?n=30069 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:18:00 -0700