Events

A silent conversation between tribal communities and their natural environment has been going on for years. The tribal communities have been living harmoniously with the forests and its various elements and have even contributed to successful conservation efforts through their age-old beliefs and customs which revere the forests and its creatures. It is this silent conversation between humans and nature that forms the base for an art exhibition, aptly titled ‘Silent Conversation: From Margins to the Centre’. Organised by the Sankala Foundation and National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), the art exhibition aims to spread awareness about the urgent need to preserve the environment and explore alternative livelihood opportunities for these communities, thereby reducing their dependence on the forest resources and minimising human-wildlife conflicts.

Silent Conversation: From Margins to the Centre

Kathakar 2025 : International Storytellers Festival

Sankala Foundation partnered with the Kathakar 2025- 18th International Storytellers Festival. The festival featureed Storytelling sessions from India and abroad, conversations with acclaimed artists and performers, musical performances by renowned folk artists.

As part of the festival, Sankala Foundation conducted a special storytelling session with school children, highlighting stories of conservation and peaceful coexistence between tribal communities and their surroundings. This session inspired young minds by weaving tales that celebrate India’s rich cultural and natural heritage. Founded in 2010 by the NGOs Nivesh and HHACH under the patronage of UNESCO, the festival honours the memory of Thakur Vishva Narain Singh, India’s first Braille Editor and the Father of Braille Literature.

Date: January 31- February 2, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Location: Sunder Nursery, Amphitheatre, New Delhi

In developing countries, ageing is taking place at an unprecedented pace. While the doubling of the elderly population took nearly 150-200 years in developed countries, it is happening in just 50-70 years in most developing countries. This can be largely attributed to benefits from the rapid exchange of advanced technology leading to improvements in health outcomes. India too, experienced rapid improvement in fertility, reduced infant mortality, and increased life expectancy.

Seminar on Ageing in India: Actionable Solutions Drawing insights from global, regional, and national best practices

Date: December 18, 2024

Time: 9:30 a.m. Onwards

Location: India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal is a landmark initiative by the Government of India aimed at ensuring clean and safe drinking water for every rural household through universal piped water access.

This ambitious mission has significantly improved water security across India, while positively impacting health, sanitation, and gender empowerment in rural communities. From around 3 crore tap water connections in August 2019 to more than 15 crore by August 2024, the Jal Jeevan Mission has been bringing clean tap water to the doorsteps of rural Indians.

Release of the Report ‘Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal: A Study of Access to Clean Tap Water to Every Rural Home in India’

Date: September 20, 2024

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Location: The Dome, Taj Ambassador, New Delhi

India has committed to providing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by the year 2030. Strengthening the public health infrastructure and leveraging digital technology are critical for achieving the UHC that is based on three verticals—accessibility, affordability and quality.

Organised in collaboration with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), Silent Conversation: From Margins to the Centre, brings artistic talent of various tribal communities and other forest-dwellers to the forefront. Their art captures both the beauty of the natural surroundings and an ancestral legacy deeply intertwined with nature.

National Conference on Universal Access to Healthcare: Digital Solutions

Date: September 6, 2024

Time: 11:00 a.m.