For centuries, we have been astounded by the physical and biological world we inhabit and how it exists within a delicate, almost perfect, balance of forces. The Earth sits at a precise distance from the Sun that makes our atmosphere neither too hot nor too cold, allowing water to remain liquid and marine and land-based… Continue reading Naandi’s Agriculture Almanac: Re-aligning Agriculture with Nature’s Rhythms
Job Opening: Human Resources ManagerLocation: Hyderabad, India Organization: Naandi FoundationApply : jobs@naandi.org About Naandi Naandi Foundation is one of the largest and fastest growing multi-sectoral not-for-profit organizations in India working to make poverty history. Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic HR Manager who excels in communication, negotiation, and interpersonal engagement. This role blends training… Continue reading Job Opening
Job Opening: Personal Assistant – Office of the CEOLocation: Hyderabad, India Organization: Naandi FoundationApply : jobs@naandi.org About Naandi Naandi Foundation is one of the largest and fastest growing multi-sectoral not-for-profit organizations in India working to make poverty history. Position Overview We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Personal Assistant to support the Office of the CEO.… Continue reading Job Opening
As 2026 greets us, the air is buzzing with New Year celebrations and resolutions, as well as anticipation for the upcoming festivals of Lohri and Sankranti. For over 171,000 Nanhi Kalis, though, a unique kind of festive spirit burns brightly across thousands of villages in 17 districts and 7 states of India—a collective surge of… Continue reading Makers of the ‘Toofaan’ Storm: Rural Women Leading India’s Largest Athletics Event for Girls
In today’s rapidly shifting job market, technical knowledge and a perfect resume are no longer enough to secure a young person’s future. Employers still seek qualified individuals with field-specific experience, of course, but they look for something more: adaptability, confidence, effective communication, a results-oriented work ethic, creative problem-solving, and the ability to work independently as well as… Continue reading Where Fear ends and the Future Begins: Naandi’s Job Factory
Welcome back to the unfolding story of MACs—Araku’s Small and Marginal Tribal Farmers Mutually Aided Cooperative Society. After reading in Part 1 how MACs emerged from humble beginnings to become the heartbeat of a chemical-free, organic-regenerative coffee revival deeply rooted in community knowledge and sustainable practices, we now invite you to read further about the… Continue reading Part 2 – An Ode to Araku’s Farmers Cooperative: a Blueprint for a Better World
Job Opening: Deputy Manager – FinanceLocation: Hyderabad, India Organization: Naandi FoundationApply : jobs@naandi.org About Naandi Naandi Foundation is one of the largest and fastest growing multi-sectoral not-for-profit organisations in India working to make poverty history. Position Overview We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented candidate to support the financial reporting functions. The incumbent will be responsible… Continue reading Position has been filled
With the United Nations declaring 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives, it prompts us to reflect on what cooperation truly means in practice. For many of those at Naandi who have worked directly on or supported agriculture-based livelihoods projects for smallholder farmers in Araku Valley, this reflection feels quite close and personal. This is… Continue reading Part 1 – An Ode to Araku’s Farmers Cooperative: a Blueprint for a Better World
Each year, as new girls join the nationwide community of 171,000 girls under the wings of Project Nanhi Kali, drawstring bags in Nanhi Kali’s unmistakable canary-yellow soon arrive at their sides. Each bag and the six items packed inside it make up what we call a Nanhi Kali Kit: a carefully chosen set of schooling,… Continue reading The Nanhi Kali Kit: An Affirmation of Her Worth and Dignity
India is sitting on a goldmine of potential—its young people. With one of the largest youth populations in the world, the choices we make today in educating and preparing them will decide not just their futures, but the country’s economic and social trajectory for decades to come. But how do we inspire, equip, and prepare… Continue reading A Big Win for Naandi’s Job Factory in Tamil Nadu: MPC Awarded by Naan Mudhalvan
