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Working at 4th Wheel: story of an internship in Covid-19 times
<p>I arrived in Mumbai in February, ready for a 6-month internship at 4th Wheel and for life in a city I had long wished to live in. One month after, on a Friday, a colleague bid his farewell with a regular “See you on Monday!” to which I replied with an ironic “Hopefully!”, coming from the news that […]</p>
Jul 7, 20205 min read


Challenges of Livelihood Before Tribal Youth
<p> Rooted in culture and community, the tribal culture is one of the most prominent, long-standing pillars of Gujarat. From Bhil to Dang, the tribes of Gujarat have carved out unique identities and progressed rapidly over time in the past few years. Despite its widespread presence, with the new-age challenges that have risen in the […]</p>
May 21, 20205 min read


What makes us happy: 5 interesting facts about the World Happiness Report
<p>The 7th edition of the World Happiness Report has recently been published. While Finland ranks first, followed by its neighbouring Nordic countries, we went a step beyond the ranking and looked at data with a different lens. Money can’t buy happiness. Ever heard of this sentence? Probably yes, and probably most of you agree with it. […]</p>
May 21, 20205 min read


Our rationale on developing communication collateral
<p>At 4th Wheel, we apply different types of mediums to share information on achieving social development goals. We combine old media forms with new media to drive conversations, spread awareness, and motivate individual action. We believe new-age communication and social networking play a very integral role in mobilising communities and strengthening people’s power. The rationale […]</p>
Apr 30, 20201 min read


How can you help during Covid-19 in India
<p>Coronavirus Precautions: Social Distancing? Using Masks? Washing hands with Sanitizers? Easy things right. Not for people who are homeless, live in slums, or rural parts of India. But do you want to help those who are in need during this time of distress? If the answer is yes, then here are some organisations that you […]</p>
Mar 24, 20204 min read


What does 'financial inclusion' mean for economically weaker sections of society?
<p>In recent years, government policies have taken several initiatives to push for a more formal economy to promote the idea of financial inclusion, by encouraging online payments and going cashless and the opening of basic saving bank deposit accounts for certain sections of the society, under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana(PMJDY), etc. These bank […]</p>
Mar 19, 20198 min read


Changing the 'Learning' Narrative!
<p>A Project on Youth-Led Development, using Technology for Social Change An ambitious project is underway in Bhuj and Gandhidham talukas of Kutch district in Gujarat, based on an understanding that all youth use phones and are involved on various social media platforms. Sadly their engagement in socio-economic development is rare. A collaboration between UNESCO-MGIEP, T-Learning, and 4th Wheel, […]</p>
Jul 25, 20182 min read


3 ways to make your participatory tools more effective
<p>Participatory methods emerged as an alternative tool to traditional-style development methods in the 1970s and have been well-used for development practice since the 1990s. (Macbeth) The tools have become popular among researchers because they challenge the traditional top-down system of work by propagating a more linear method towards addressing development issues Moreover, they are positive and […]</p>
May 7, 20183 min read


3 innovative communication tools for NGOs
<p>According to the 2018 Global NGO Technology Report, 82% of its respondents believed that email updates were the most effective communication & fundraising tool employed by NPOs, NGOs, and charities. In this day and age where today is already yesterday, technology has become an integral part of our personal as well as professional lives. With companies […]</p>
Apr 24, 20182 min read


How to make your annual reports more interesting
<p>Be it the development, corporate, government, or any other service sector, annual reporting of work, achievements, and profits are considered a minimum mandate. Very often writing annual reports is seen as an ‘annual grind’ to meet the minimum requirements put down in company/society registration acts, give an account of funds to donors, and a way […]</p>
Apr 16, 20184 min read


3 ways to make your research more participatory
<p>Contextualised understanding is the foundation for sustainable programmes. Good research enables contextualised understanding. A survey is the most commonly used method for conducting research but it may not lead to inclusive & participatory data. This video talks about innovative research tools like Photo Voice, Card Sorting & Temperature Gauges.</p>
Feb 21, 20181 min read


Current skilling scenario in India
<p>When we think of India, we think of diversity and culture, but we also think of overpopulation. A burgeoning population of 1.2 billion means that the average age in the country is 29 and half of our population is under 25 years of age. We have the opportunity to turn this seemingly negative factor into […]</p>
Jan 12, 20183 min read
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