Created by Humanium, the Children’s Rights Portal aims to bring Internet users of all ages, all the information they may need in the field of Children’s Rights. One website : www.droits-enfant.org November 20th : Official launch of the Portal The Portal will be officially launched on 20 November 2010, a symbolic date representing the anniversary […]
Over the last twenty years, children’s rights have been recognized and accepted by the entire international community. The different nations have agreed that the rights of all the children in the world must be respected. However, this goal is still far from being reached, and the rights of millions of children are not always respected. […]
Since the beginning of the 1990s, India has been experiencing spectacular economic growth. Within ten years, it has developed into a global economic power. However, social inequalities still exist and the rift is deepening… India was ranked 134th out of 177 countries included in the Human Development Index in 2005. The nation was classified under […]
Cosima Thommen, specialist in humanitarian aid, educational projects, and Asian development, completed a six-month internship with Humanium. “I joined Humanium in April 2010, for my final-semester internship. Because I was finishing up a Master’s in Humanitarian Projects and Cultural Development, I wanted this experience to be with an organization working with underprivileged children. After my […]
The participative approach developed by Humanium and its partners in India mainly involves the social mobilization of women groups. In Sankarapuram village where Humanium has been working since April 2009, 12 self-groups comprising 159 women, have been set up already. The setting-up of these groups is mainly linked to the microcredit programme, but in reality, […]
As part of its environmental program, the association Humanium supports sustainable development projects such as that promoting the use of biogas. This alternative to burning wood allows for better environmental protection and the production of an organic fertilizer that can be used to enrich soils. In India, including in the village of Sankarapuram, homes use […]
Discover on our Humanium online shop, Indian products that are lovingly made, respecting others, the natural environment and crops. Natural Most products are made from wholly natural material, using methods that are sustainable. Body care products, candles, incense…are made using 100% organic natural fragrance only. No artificial colouring, no synthetic parfume are used. The products […]
The children of Sankarapuram school, in India, are happy to present you their drawing art ! [imagebrowser id=11]
Doing work experience at the headquarters of the association Humanium is quite something! For future trainees and all of those curious to know how the Humanium team works, here is a quick overview: The day starts with good Italian coffee to wake everyone up, and a warm welcome from Shaya, the association’s mascot. Generally, a […]
Last July, the United Nations recognized that the right to water is a fundamental right. Yet, in the world and in particular in India, this right is far from being a reality. The Humanium NGO takes action at the local level in order for this right to become reality in Indian villages. Since July 28th […]
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