Covid-19 has brought unprecedented challenges to the entire world. In India, the government has imposed a lockdown in an attempt to ensure people practise social distancing to curb the spread of the virus. As with all crises, those living in poverty are disproportionately affected. The communities with whom Seva Mandir …Read More
Double the normal monsoon rainfall in 2019 has left a legacy of flowing streams, lakes aplenty and green pastures. Mountains are as ever brown but, in the valleys, an agricultural revolution. Irrigated land has given new opportunities for what can be grown. Some fields, instead of being used to grow …Read More
Seva Mandir was recently proud to launch a brand new website! The new website (www.sevamandir.org) features a user-friendly modern design that makes it easier to learn all about the NGO’s vital work in improving the lives of over 500,000 rural and tribal people living in poverty. The revitalised Home Page provides a …Read MoreRead More
Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo, long-time supporters of Seva Mandir, have recently won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their work on alleviating poverty. On receiving the award, Abhijit paid tribute to Seva Mandir: “I really owe to those with whom we work, whose lives we study in …Read More
Wonderful photography Last October, celebrated photographer Gary Morrisroe shot a seminal photo series of Seva Mandir folk. Gary’s images explore a different side of charity work, uncovering the positive outcomes of Seva Mandir’s leadership. His portraits show how Seva Mandir has influenced the everyday lives of individuals, from schools for …Read More
Mamma Mia “Here We Go Again” – Private Screening Mamma Mia “Here We Go Again” premiered on 18 July with writer and director Ol Parker supporting a private screening in aid of Seva Mandir. Ol spoke about his connection to Seva Mandir following his time in India while filming the …Read More
A highlight of Seva Mandir’s 50th anniversary was their Aapno Melo, a community fair. Some 1,500 villagers joined together with Seva Mandir staff, to celebrate 50 years of collaboration. The Aapno Melo was a time of energy, joy and an opportunity for serious contemplation of the past, present and future. …Read More
We wish all our Friends a very happy holiday season on this the 50th anniversary of Seva Mandir. Your generosity brings cheer and hope to so many, and they will never know. Thank you from The Friends of Seva Mandir on behalf of 400,000 villagers in Southern Rajasthan.Read More
The next six months are very special ones indeed, being 50 years since the founding of Seva Mandir. The Friends of Seva Mandir pays tribute to the extraordinary work of the Seva Mandir team, made possible by the support of its donors, to do good for hundreds of thousands of …Read More
Trustee John Pheasant will be exhibiting at the Nehru Centre where his photography uniquely captures rural Rajasthan including his work on Seva Mandir. We very much hope you will be able to come to the exhibition at The Nehru Centre, 8 South Audley Street, London.