Araf's story of hope and healing
Araf is only six years old, but in his short life he has already experienced more pain than the...
Portrait
Small portraits of patients and staff.
From despair to determination: Ashfaque's story
"Before my final exam in grade 10, I decided to stop studying and look for work. But...
Naeem is back on track after tuberculosis treatment
Naeem sought our help when he felt that all hope was fading. Since July 2023, his health had been deteriorating,...
Meet the first nursing students from CR
Thirteen CR students are well on their way to becoming qualified nurses, having just completed a one-year advanced nursing program....
Moona is on a mission...
In healthcare, cleanliness can literally be the difference between life and death. A needle inserted into the wrong container...
Hope in the midst of despair: Rishav's journey
In the Nimtala slum, where the rhythmic rattling of the trains is a constant companion, 5-year-old Rishav experienced a life-changing...
Marathon in Amsterdam: Bravo and thank you Line, Yooby and friends!
A big thank you to Yooby Gigandet and Line Ruffieux and five of their friends who took part in the Amsterdam Marathon last month....
Hard work + education = success!
Fifteen years after she first walked through the doors of CR Preschool at No. 10 Education Center,...
Even domestic violence can't stop Rehana from being independent
A tailoring course and a sewing machine proved to be a lifeline for Rehana (not her real name) after she...
May I introduce: Dr. Arkajit, our newest doctor at the Nimtala Clinic
Dr. Arkajit Goswami, who has only been with CR for two months, said he found his calling when...
Vocational training at Calcutta and how Umar found a job.
One of the most direct ways Calcutta Rescue puts its motto, "Creating opportunities and transforming lives", into practice is by...
Hearing aids from Calcutta Rescue bring Ajay back into the world of sound
Ajay (name changed), a student of Calcutta Rescue no 10 Education Center, suddenly could no longer hear what...
Bapi and Aava - Back from the edge of the abyss
"I am grateful for everything they have done for me. Bless you all.". These are the words...
After seven years, 57-year-old Mrinmoy has been cured of tuberculosis.
"I fell ill with tuberculosis not once, but twice. At some point, I lost all hope," says Mrinmoy.....