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 […]
Sarahswheti, a courageous mother : « I have 3 children, they are 7, 9 and 12 years old. They are all going to school which is free of charge at the moment, but when that ends, they won’t be able to attend any longer, we cannot afford to pay for school. » Sarahswheti works on […]
As a complement to public awareness campaigns, the Humanium NGO creates consciousness raising paintings on the village walls. As a result, the villagers continue to have access to key information in order to live a healthy and dignified life. Spreading awareness is fundamental in order to help a village develop in an autonomous and sustainable […]
Indian food is one of the tastiest and subtlest in the world. There is no homogeneity of flavour between North and South or East and West but rather, a wealth of flavours that is simply staggering. Culinary diversity is one of India’s treasures. There is so much to Indian cuisine that one should rather talk […]
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