Children, learning & talent
Non-formal elementary education, nutrition, emotional care, digital learning, sports and creative development for children facing educational barriers.
Learn more →Rooted in rural West Bengal
When children learn,
communities flourish.
Poorbita connects education and nutrition with skills, health, culture and sustainable livelihoods—so children and families can shape a stronger future together.
Since2005West Bengal
Education ✦ Nutrition ✦ Skills ✦ Culture ✦ Community ✦
Who we are
Progress begins by listening.
Poorbita is an initiative of Egra Agriculture and Rural Development Society. We work with people—not around them—to strengthen skills, resources and routes to a dignified income.
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“Building the capacity to shape one’s own future.”
What we do
Practical support.
Enduring change.
Our programs connect education and nutrition with skills, health, culture and sustainable livelihoods.
Adolescent girl empowerment
Helping girls remain in education, prevent early marriage, understand health and rights, and grow as confident, self-reliant young leaders.
Learn more →Women, skills & livelihoods
Practical training and enterprise support in tailoring, Kantha embroidery, bamboo craft, stone carving and ready-made garments.
Learn more →Awareness & capacity building
Community education on health, substance abuse, scientific thinking, superstition, safety and essential life skills.
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Culture carries us
Heritage is a living livelihood.
We help rural artisans and performers sustain the craft, dance and cultural traditions that hold generations together.
See the gallery ↗A record of action
Years of work,
grounded locally.
250+
children supported through Poorbita Kishalay in four tribal-dominated areas.
650+
Scheduled Tribe families reached through community pisciculture programmes.
20+
years since Egra Agriculture and Rural Development Society was registered.
Figures are drawn from client-supplied programme material and should be paired with a reporting period in future impact reports.