growing chaibasa.

The Chaibasa economy stands on the shoulders of agriculture. Many young girls from the village stop attending school to work in rice paddies for nominal pay.

The Chaibasa economy stands on the shoulders of agriculture. Many young girls from the village stop attending school to work in rice paddies for nominal pay.

This child was born malnourished, and has not been vaccinated yet. His mother explained that their family survive on minimal food most days.

This child was born malnourished, and has not been vaccinated yet. His mother explained that their family survive on minimal food most days.

Children gather around their school yard to play after class.

Children gather around their school yard to play after class.

This family of five were pictured in their home in Chaibasa. The family’s earnings come from picking and selling grains, but crops have not been abundant due to low rainfall. The couple who lost their firstborn shortly after his birth, explained tha…

This family of five were pictured in their home in Chaibasa. The family’s earnings come from picking and selling grains, but crops have not been abundant due to low rainfall. The couple who lost their firstborn shortly after his birth, explained that their three sons have been malnourished since birth.