Month: July 2026

Returning to Kolkata: A Story of Friendship

Karen Laister Awareness raising, Nari Dana, Visitors

A special aspect of CRS is the relationships forged between supporters and visitors. Joy Mallard, a young woman from the UK, has visited CRS six times in recent years. Her reflections on her January 2026 visit highlight the friendships and meaningful relationships she has built during her visits to Kolkata. An entrepreneurial Digital Marketing and AI expert, Joy used her creative skills to come alongside the CRS team and support those working on the projects she visited.

India January 2026 Joy Mallard Report

Tackling Anaemia: New Awareness and Screening Initiative Launched

Karen Laister Uncategorised

Awareness campaign at Pally Mangal

Funded by Anglian Overseas Aid, CRS conducts new Iron Deficiency Anaemia awareness campaign and blood testing camp at the Pally Mangal Project, with plans to expand the initiative across all project locations.

The initiative focused on educating women, young people, and children about the causes, symptoms, and prevention of anaemia. Health professionals led interactive sessions, highlighting the importance of iron-rich diets using affordable, locally available foods.

Blood tests were carried out to assess haemoglobin levels, and those identified with low levels received counselling, basic medication, and referrals for further treatment were needed.

Well received by the community, the programme is now being scaled up to promote early detection, improve health awareness, and strengthen preventive care across all project areas.

Distribution of blood test reports along with Doctor’s consultation and free medication