Sandy feet, chasing dreams!

By Ria Philip| “Picture a Sunday evening just before sunset in the fishing village of New Podampeta. A large rectangular stretch of the beach is carefully marked with bright-coloured cones. A big group of youngsters are running across the sand, throwing and chasing a strange object in the air that has everyone mesmerised…”

Anchoring in on hope

By Pavitra Vasudevan| “I was taught how to fish and also how to drink, and now I do the same with my son.” Krishna recalls the time he learnt to fish from his father and about the unspoken codes of growing up, dependent only on the sea for sustenance. How do we break the cycle of despair?

A week of learning and bonding at Dakshin

By Yashi Soni and Spandanaa Gosu| The July retreat week at Dakshin Foundation was nothing short of a rejuvenating and insightful experience, bringing together the diverse and passionate team that drives the organisation’s mission. This year marked a significant change as the retreat, traditionally a single or two-day event, was transformed into a week-long journey of learning, connection, and fun. As teammates gathered under one roof, some meeting in person for the first time after months of working remotely, there was a palpable sense of excitement in the air.