Publications
Publication Showcase
Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction
A resource book detailing the strategies and principles followed by Kalvi Kendra in CMDRR implementation, describing village status before and after the program.
Sangam Amaippom
A Manual for Self Help group members containing Aims & objectives, Rules & Regulations, and programme components.
Unavey Marunthu
Contains important day-to-day naturopathy tips, specifically focusing on health tips for women and children.
Panam Kuvikkum Pattuvalarppu
A comprehensive guide providing the entire mechanism and the process of Sericulture (Silk Farming).
Panaththottam
This book provides extensive information and guidelines on Horticulture practices.
Basics of Computer
Provides basic computer knowledge with simple terms and clear pictures, making it easy for readers to handle a computer.
Experimenting Empowerment
Explains the involvement and impact of Kalvi Kendra's initiatives from 1982 to 2003 in detail.
PeridarInnal Kuraippu Thittam
Seithi Malar (DRR resource book): Explains the involvement and impact of Kalvi Kendra's initiatives.
Tale of Two Rivers
A document on vulnerabilities of the community living aside the river belt and initiatives to reduce them.
Wind Swept
Impact assessment of community response to the Thane cyclone in areas experimenting with CMDRR.
Marketing for the Marginalized
Highlights activities of women entrepreneurs and successful income generation activities with visuals.
Turning Disaster into Opportunities
Details the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction programme carried out for Tsunami-affected coastal communities.
DRR Syllabus (4th - 5th Std)
Exclusively prepared for School children to educate them on DRR aspects. A guide for volunteers.
DRR Syllabus (6th - 10th Std)
Advanced guide prepared for older school children to educate them on Disaster Risk Reduction aspects.