Third Quarter Update of The Timbaktu Collective
Reporting Period: April 2026 to June 2026
Date: 09-10-2026
Output 2: Promotion of Community Initiatives
The Timbaktu Collective continue to strengthen women’s leadership, promote environmental awareness, and support community-led development during this quarter.
Strengthening Women’s Cooperatives: Women’s cooperatives developed operational manuals as part of ongoing organisational development and capacity-building efforts, supporting stronger systems and effective functioning.
Celebrating World Environment Day: Cooperative members and Collective team came together at Ramagiri Block to raise awareness about climate change, biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, and the responsible use of natural resources. The celebration featured tree planting, speeches, cultural performances, folk songs, and drama, highlighting the power of collective action in building a greener future.
Promoting Safer Workplaces for Women: A session was organised at Timbaktu to promote a safer, more inclusive, and supportive workplace for women employees.
Strengthening Community-Led Development: In Brahmanapalle village, the Collective introduced the Sense of the House (SoTH) concepts, conducted baseline surveys, and used Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools, including transect walks and village history documentation—to identify local resources and understand the village context.
Here are a few glimpses from the quarter!
