Assam: Building on the success of CINI’s ongoing intervention in the tea gardens of Assam, six new Learning Centres were developed, bringing the total number of centres under the Creating Child Friendly Communities in Tea Gardens of Assam initiative to sixteen. These centres are designed to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for children from tea garden communities, who often face educational challenges due to systemic barriers and limited access to remedial support.
To prepare tutors for their role, a three-day introductory training was held from 23rd to 25th
June 2025. The training focused on foundational pedagogy in Mathematics and English, equipping the newly recruited tutors with essential teaching strategies and child-friendly approaches. The sessions aimed to build their confidence and competence in delivering joyful, activity-based learning tailored to multi-level classrooms.

Assam: Building on the success of CINI’s ongoing intervention in the tea gardens of Assam, six new Learning Centres were developed, bringing the total number of centres under the Creating Child Friendly Communities in Tea Gardens of Assam initiative to sixteen. These centres are designed to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for children from tea garden communities, who often face educational challenges due to systemic barriers and limited access to remedial support.
To prepare tutors for their role, a three-day introductory training was held from 23rd to 25th
June 2025. The training focused on foundational pedagogy in Mathematics and English, equipping the newly recruited tutors with essential teaching strategies and child-friendly approaches. The sessions aimed to build their confidence and competence in delivering joyful, activity-based learning tailored to multi-level classrooms.

Simdega, Jharkhand: The Rural Crèche Initiative, supported by the Azim Premji Foundation, is opening doors for more families in Simdega with safe, caring spaces for their children between 7 months to 3 years.
Between April and June 2025, the initiative’s reach grew steadily — starting with 100 new enrolments in April and rising to 112 new enrolments in June, spread across 41 operational centres. Eight more crèches were added this quarter, creating daily access for 723 children to early learning, nutrition, and secure supervision.
These centres give working parents from the tribal and marginalised communities a peace of mind, knowing their children are in good hands close to home. To keep children safe and comfortable during the peak summer heat, 30 crèches adjusted their hours to mornings — showing how community suggestions directly shape operations. Parents see their feedback valued, which builds ownership and trust. Each new centre means more children get balanced meals, play with friends, and grow up in safe, child-friendly settings. This steady expansion shows families see real value in these local crèches. By expanding thoughtfully,
the Rural Crèche Initiative makes sure no child is left behind when it comes to care, safety, and early childhood development. Every new smile in these villages is proof that when communities and committed teams work together, children can thrive in secure, nurturing
spaces.

Murshidabad: On 4th April 2024, CINI Murshidabad proudly celebrated its 25-year journey of working with communities, children, adolescents, and women across Murshidabad district. Held at Rabindra Sadan, Berhampore, the event brought together district-level officials, service providers, CSO representatives, adolescents, women, staff, and children from the field — all of whom have played a vital role in this shared journey. The event featured a press meet with Dr Samir Chaudhuri, Founder-Secretary, CINI with a speech highlighting CINI’s transformative work since 1999, and a presentation of the participatory
methods anchored in CINI’s core principles. Attendees were moved by a documentary capturing milestones and impact stories from the past 25 years, reflecting resilience and community-driven change. As the field unit mark this silver jubilee, it reaffirms CINI’s commitment to building safer, healthier, and more equitable communities. CINI Murshidabad thanks its partners, supporters, and community members for walking alongside CINI on this remarkable journey — and for inspiring the organisation to continue creating change together.