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📰 **News Update!** 📰 The **Sangai Express** has featured Barefoot College’s latest initiative, where 30 women from Manipur have arrived at our Tilonia campus to be trained as ** Barefoot Solar Engineers. In collaboration with MaolKeki Foundation and Nest Lamka, these women will undergo three months of hands-on training, learning the skills to install solar units and bring renewable energy to their communities. This initiative is all about building self-reliance and creating real change at the grassroots level. This training, generously funded by HDFC Bank Parivartan is designed to equip them with the knowledge and tools needed to create sustainable solutions and drive positive change within their communities. Check out the full article for more details! https://lnkd.in/g3XN2rc8 #BarefootCollege #Manipur #SolarEnergy #WomenEmpowerment #NewsUpdate #communitydevelopment

🌍 Welcoming Our New Solar Trainees from Manipur! 🌍 We are excited to welcome our latest cohort of trainees from the vibrant state of Manipur to The Barefoot College (Social Work and Research Centre) in collaboration with NEST Lamka and MaolKeki Foundation. These dedicated women have embarked on a transformative journey to learn solar technology, alongside skills in water testing, sewing, recycling, puppetry, waste management, and nursery practices. This training, generously funded by HDFC Bank Parivartan is designed to equip them with the knowledge and tools needed to create sustainable solutions and drive positive change within their communities. We are proud to support these inspiring women as they begin their journey toward empowerment and community development. Join us in celebrating their commitment to building a brighter, more sustainable future! 🌞 #BarefootCollege #NESTLamka #MaolkekiFoundation #HDFC #SolarTraining #WomenEmpowerment #Sustainability #Manipur #CommunityDevelopment

🌟 **Breaking News!** 🌟 We are thrilled to share that our **Solar Mamas Program** has been featured in today's newspaper! 🌍✨ This recognition is a testament to the incredible impact our Solar Mamas are making across the globe. These inspiring women are lighting up their communities, one solar panel at a time, bringing sustainable energy and hope to remote villages. Let's continue to support and celebrate the amazing work of these changemakers! 💪🏽💡 #SolarMamas #WomenEmpowerment #SustainableEnergy #BarefootCollege #RenewableEnergy #EmpoweringWomen Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) FICCI FLO

📢 Exciting News! 📢 The Barefoot College (Social Work and Research Centre)proudly welcomes the 12th Batch of SBI Youth for India Fellowship with SBI Foundation! 🎉 🌟 Highlights: - 69% working professionals transitioning to the social sector - 52% women in this year’s cohort - 1.5 lakh lives impacted over the past 13 years We were honored to have our Founder, Mr. Sanjit (Bunker) Roy, along with Mr. Sanjay Prakash, MD & CEO of SBI Foundation, and other esteemed leaders to inaugurate this transformative journey. With 51 Fellows in the August cohort, they will work on rural development in 250+ villages across India, focusing on health, livelihood, food security, environmental protection, and more. 🌍 Welcome, future changemakers! 💪 #YouthForIndia #BarefootCollege #SBIFoundation #RuralDevelopment #ChangeMakers #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityImpact

🎉✨ Graduation Celebration at Barefoot College! ✨🎉 Today, we are thrilled to celebrate the graduation of our incredible South African women trainees! They have brilliantly completed their comprehensive training, excelling mainly in solar engineering and additionally in water testing, rainwater harvesting, waste management, nursery care, sanitary pad making, and stitching. 🌞💧🌿🩸🧵 Their journey has been one of hard work, dedication, and unwavering passion. Now, they are equipped to light up their communities, ensure clean water, manage waste sustainably, care for nurseries, and promote women's health and hygiene. 🌟👩🔧 Join us in applauding these remarkable women as they step into their new roles as Barefoot Solar Engineers, Water Engineers, and Community Health and Sustainability Champions! 🌍💪 Let's celebrate their achievements and support them as they bring sustainable change and empowerment to their communities! FICCI FLO Sowmya Kidambi #GraduationDay #WomenEmpowerment #BarefootCollege #SustainableFuture #Changemakers #CommunityHealth #SolarEnergy #WaterTesting #RainwaterHarvesting #WasteManagement #NurseryCare #SanitaryPads #Stitching #GlobalImpact

Walking Barefoot: The Tilonia Way 🌟 Celebrating 50 Years of Barefoot College: Empowering Rural Communities! 🌟 Join us in honoring half a century of innovation in rural development. Founded by visionary #BunkerRoy, our journey is a testament to traditional knowledge and sustainable progress. 📖 Explore "Walking Barefoot: The Tilonia Way" for stories from 1971-2023. to order: https://lnkd.in/gxzcqrTQ #Empowerment #RuralDevelopment #TiloniaWay #50YearsOfImpact #BarefootCollege Sowmya Kidambi

We're thrilled to announce that The Barefoot College (Social Work and Research Centre) has been honored with a prestigious award from Blackstone. This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to sustainable development and social impact. Thank you, Blackstone , for acknowledging our efforts and supporting our mission. Together, we continue to make a difference! 🌍✨ #BarefootCollege #Blackstone #Award #SocialImpact #Sustainability #CommunityEmpowerment #Recognition

Join Barefoot College - Empower Communities and Foster Sustainable Development **Current Job Openings: **1. Finance Coordinator - **Location:** Tilonia - **Compensation:** Up to ₹50,000 - **Overview:** Oversee financial operations, manage grants, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting. **2. Human Resources & Infrastructure Coordinator** - **Location:** Tilonia - **Compensation:** Up to ₹50,000 - **Overview:** Manage HR functions and organizational infrastructure, develop staff engagement norms, and ensure compliance. **3. Project Coordinator** - **Location:** Tilonia - **Compensation:** Up to ₹50,000 - **Overview:** Implement and monitor projects, engage with communities, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. **4. Outreach Coordinator** - **Location:** Tilonia - **Compensation:** Up to ₹50,000 - **Overview:** Manage external communications, organize events, and maintain archives. **How to Apply:** Submit your resume and cover letter to employment@swrctilonia.org. Please include the job title in the subject line. Barefoot College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Be a part of sustainable change with Barefoot College! #job #jobvacancy #barefootcollege #joinus Sowmya Kidambi Jaswanth Dadi