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 2013-05-25 10:27:49 A village in Kerala, encouraged by its progressive library, leads the way in eye donation and organ donation.... http://propoor.org/news/?n=69524 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:03:04 -0700 A series of incidents has created anxiety among the countrys minority Muslims that they are being targeted by a resurgent Buddhist nationalism.... http://propoor.org/news/?n=69493 Tue, 28 May 2013 23:02:26 -0700 For the last several years, villagers in Piplantri, Rajasthan have been planting 111 trees every time a girl is born. ... http://propoor.org/news/?n=68839 Tue, 28 May 2013 04:52:08 -0700 There are several people our society does not accept willingly. The leprosy-affected and the mentally handicapped are some of them. Imagine an entire village dedicated to them, where they can live freely and without prejudice, and receive loving care and attention from dedicated staff. This is what ... http://propoor.org/news/?n=69644 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:22:19 -0700 India's rape culture has given birth to many women activists and icons. Bhanwari Devi, a victim of gang-rape in 1992, is one of them. As an epitome of sheer courage and conviction, she inspires women to take a stand for their rights. But the irony of the whole situation is that even after she has wo... http://propoor.org/news/?n=69645 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:22:19 -0700 The government's counter-affidavit in a recent suit could strip the ECI of its power to disqualify candidates for fraudulent accounts or put an end to the pandemic of paid news. P Sainath reports on civil society attempts to stop the subversion of the EC's powers.... http://propoor.org/news/?n=69643 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:21:57 -0700 Once impoverished and drought-prone, Hiware Bazar in Maharashtra is a shining example of how a visionary leader can use good governance to make degraded areas resource-rich and transform the future of its people through empowerment and inspiration. Ramesh Menon reports.... http://propoor.org/news/?n=69641 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:21:57 -0700