In Kaudgaon, Ahilyanagar, watershed development work is underway to help the land respond better to changing rainfall patterns and increasing water stress.

Contour trenches (CCTs) and water absorption trenches (WATs) are being constructed along the hills to slow rainwater runoff, allow water to seep into the ground, and support groundwater recharge. This approach plays a key role in building climate resilience by improving soil moisture and contributing to the gradual recovery of the water table over time.

The work is being implemented by BGVK, with support from Exide Industries Pvt Limited.

Community Awareness Through Folk Art

Change is most powerful when it speaks the language of the people. Across 18 villages in Ahilyanagar, Sambhajinagar, and Nandurbar, we are witnessing a quiet revolution—one led by the rhythm of dhol and the wit of Pathanatya.

Through the WELEAD project, the village square has become a space where entertainment meets awareness.

These campaigns were designed as open, community-based engagements and were carried out through folk art performances by local artists. Music, street plays, and storytelling helped bring people together in shared public spaces, creating opportunities for interaction and dialogue.

Villagers of all ages gathered during these events, engaging with the performances and the conversations that followed. The approach allowed information to be shared in ways that felt familiar and accessible within the local context.

These activities were conducted under the Women in Leadership & Administration (WELEAD) project, supported by Don Bosco Mondo and implemented by BGVK.

The video documents how cultural forms can be used to engage communities and encourage participation at the grassroots level.

Finding the Way: Career Guidance Sessions in 48 Schools

Over the past few weeks, we spent time in classrooms across 48 schools in the Ahilyanagar and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar blocks, speaking with students about choices that often feel bigger than they are prepared for.

The sessions were not about pushing careers or quick decisions. They were about slowing down, talking through options, and helping students understand what they enjoy and where their interests lie. As part of the process, students took the RIASEC test, which helped them see how their interests connect to different education and career paths.

This work is part of the project Empowerment of Students through Education and Career Orientation, supported by Atos Prayas Foundation.

Small conversations, clearer thinking, and a little more confidence as students look ahead.