The Father of Play Therapy, Charles E. Schaefer, describes the essence of play in our lives most succinctly, ‘We are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves, or more deeply engrossed in anything than when we are playing.’ In more affluent housing societies with dedicated…

On 3rd December 2020, we found Amir a 14-year-old boy wandering around at the Ghaziabad railway station. He seemed worried and stressed when our staff member approached him. It was after a brief introduction about RCI and how it works that Amir agreed to go…

Whether through digital channels, print or on exhibit, the impact, influence and reach of visuals has never been greater. But with so many images fighting for our attention, how do photographers create visuals that most effectively stand out and connect with us? Here’s 7 photographers…

Khushi was just 12 years old when she lost both her parents. Her happy childhood in the village of Sakri in the Bihar district of India was abruptly taken away from her. She had been enjoying school, where she was doing well, and had passed…

I USED TO SMILE WITH SWEAT GREASING MY FACE   There was a wetness in the air Humidity drenching into his t-shirt It wasn’t sweat He hadn’t moved all day It was the wind playing with his head Look at me it said Swishing back…

When no playground is a thing of everyday. 

In the year 2020, the meaning of play for the children has changed dramatically, affecting their physical, cognitive and general well-being. As a safety measure against the spreading pandemic, the entire world was forced to stay at home and abide by the lockdown rules. Playtime…

10 months into the COVID19 pandemic, children and young people face a very different world with perpetual – and evolving – challenges. But if we are serious about respecting their rights and acting on them, we must re-look at the UN Convention on the Rights…

10 months into the COVID19 pandemic, children and young people face a very different world with perpetual – and evolving – challenges. But if we are serious about respecting their rights and acting on them, we must re-look at the UN Convention on the Rights…