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to:
Tiger Widows Organisation Tiger Widows Organisation
IBAN
IE56BOFI90600586971106
Cuilcagh, Virginia
Co. Cavan A82P5D4 Ireland
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Ireland 15425
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Sinead Fox with three local women

About Us

A note from the Founding Director

Hi there — My name is Sinead Fox from County Cavan, Ireland. I am an environmentalist. In October 2001 I decided to go to India to do some development work. When I visited the Sundarbans Region I heard of the problem of Tiger and Crocodile Attacks on the local people. I carried out a survey of some 66 widows and it was apparent that they were very poor, destitute women, marginalised - on the edges of society.

In 2002 I registered the Tiger Widows Organisation as a group with charitable status in Ireland. All charitable organisations carrying out activities in the state are required to be registered with the Charities Regulator. All registered charities are required to report on their activities and finances to the Regulator on an annual basis.

We set out to raise money through various fundraising activities for the setting up of women's self-help-groups and for training in animal rearing (goats, hens, cows), vegetable gardening, nutrition, rice growing and needlework.

These skills make such a difference to the families of the Sundarbans. For example since 2012 we have provided training to almost 4,000 women in the Sundarbans region. The women are also involved in Womens Empowerment initiatives and learn about the importance of education for themselves and their families.

We work with local partner groups in Sundarbans to deliver sustainable long-lasting projects that benefit both the most vulnerable citizens and the environment.

Sustainable eco-development is a good approach in Sundarbans. It gives communities an alternative to life-threatening toil and it gives tigers a chance to co-exist on our planet.

Sinead Fox with local women

Sinead Fox with two local women and BTS staff

UN Sustainable Development Goals for inclusivity and equality     UN Sustainable Development Goals for inclusivity and equality

We work to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals for inclusivity and equality. For more info on the UNSDGs click here.

Serving the People to Save the Tiger

design by Sinead Fox

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logo by Leanne Willars