Our Purpose
Our Purpose
Chintan International Trust-India
Chintan International Trust-India is a humanitarian charitable organisation registered in India, helping holistic health development in Himalaya & other areas. Our health program works through linking modern education, research and training to sustainable development in the environmental, social and cultural context of the needy developing areas of the world.
Experience Chintan
One of the most satisfying and thrilling moment was when Diwan
conveyed in the middle of the night that they have reached Bangapani together with the huge pipes and then when he shared how they have managed to make them (each weighing one ton!!!) literally swim, to the other side of the Gori river, en route to their destination.
It was a wonderful coming together of Traditional wisdom, knowledge, skill and modern scientific advancements to see this project through.
It has certainly reduced drudgery of women in particular who had to move several kms to get their grains grind. And now we have moved from water surplus area to water scarce area and with traditional knowledge on ample display...... Quiti happens to be an acute water scarce area, with water tanks coming from Almora quite a few times to deliver water during the summer months. Rainwater harvesting can address the water related problem in a big way as shared by people. Another very humble experience was about knowing Kalawati, one of our women leaders, readily and eagerly donating her small land to gram panchayat to be used for community seed bank. This is despite her owning just 2.50 nalis of land.
Why Women
70% of the 1.1 billion people in the world who live in poverty (an income lower than US$ 1 a day) are women; Only 14% of the members of parliament in the world are women; 2/3 of all illiterate persons in the world are women; each year more than half a million women die in connection with pregnancy and childbirth on account of unnecessary complications; at least one in three women and girls falls victim to violence and sexual abuse; more than 60 million women are missing persons as a result of sex- selective abortions and female infanticide, particularly in South Asia and China; in Africa, women receive less than 10% of the total credit available for small farmers; fewer than 10% of the women farmers in India, Nepal and Thailand own their own land; on average, women in developing countries are paid 30 to 40% less than men for the same work.
Our Focus Areas
Sustainable Agriculture
Watermill Project
Women & Land Rights
Health & Nutrition
Our Values
Truth
We uphold honesty and transparency in all our actions and relationships.
Non-Violence
We promote peaceful solutions, compassion, and respect for all life.
Justice
We stand for fairness, equality, and dignity for every individual.
Respect for Elders
We honor the wisdom, experience, and guidance of our elders.
Generosity
We encourage sharing, kindness, and selfless service.
Helping Others
We are committed to uplifting vulnerable and marginalized communities.
Respect for Nature
We believe in ecological balance and sustainable coexistence with nature.
Self-Control
We value discipline, integrity, and mindful living.
Social Responsibility
We take responsibility toward society and future generations.
Peace & Collectiveness
We foster unity, cooperation, and community harmony.
Our Stories
Kalawati -the beej devi
She is an illiterate but highly educated and intelligent woman. A woman with real leadership qualities and is an inspiration for everyone. She is a single woman. Her husband died last year after a long illness.
She has been working for the past 30 years saving seeds, protecting community forests through her sheer grit, determination and courage.
Despite facing lot of challenges, she has not left cultivating her traditional crops and varieties and has played an integral role in creating the first traditional seed bank in her area.
Three Womens
Parvati comes from an area called Bheerapani in Nainital district.
She is part of a community based organization called Mahila Jagriti Samuh, Nai. I worked in Nai area from 2001 to 2011 and coordinated , planned, implemented, guided the entire program on sustainable agriculture, gender, food and nutrition security based on traditional knowledge systems and practices . I was the Chief coordinator and one of the founder members of an organization called Community Awareness Centre .
Deodar Himalayan Program
Deodar is the Himalayan Cedar and this inspired program is a unique eco-health program with regular work & interactions in health, education, environment & sustainable agriculture. Our current work is on Nutrition where we are promoting interactions of science & health with local nutritious crops & biodiverse traditional knowledge. Our ongoing Watermill project is a live lasting demonstration of our eco-health approach.
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