How this all began

The work of Prabhat Alloi began in early 2009, when Australian Helen (Shivanii) Cameron and Sanjay Mahato, village head man of Dabar village, Purulia visited a snakecharmer village (Loharsol) in the Purulia district of West Bengal, where people were living in appalling conditions. They were both determined to do something to help bridge the huge gap between the lifestyle of these people and of those in the city. The Maleny community came on board and raised funds for housing, medical care and water facilities for ‘the snake village’.

A ‘house’ where a woman who was very ill was living in mid winter
Ten houses built of traditional materials were constructed
After 3 children died of water poisoning a new well was dug
Tinku and Shivanii outside Tinku’s house in the main street of Dabar village –
a favourite spot for passing the time of day and mixing with villagers.
Our school tuition centre and hostel – weekend with hostel boys playing.
This has been developed over the past twelve years.
Medical clinic with free treatment and free medicines