15 Impactful Years: A message from Citizen Matters

Dear friend,

Fifteen years ago, a small team embarked on a mission to change the world, one city at a time. Today, we are reaching out to you with a heart full of gratitude and a plea for your continued support.

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We remain a small team, but we punch above our weight, fiercely championing transparency, accountability, and the right of every citizen to livable, sustainable cities.? Our stories, shedding light on urban challenges and showcasing solutions from remarkable civic groups, have inspired and guided transformative change!

Over the course of this month, we will have many updates to share as we mark this milestone. Firstly, do check our redesigned website at citizenmatters.in - not only does it have a cleaner and user-friendly design, but it also features a robust engine underneath to support better presentation of in-depth information, better engagement with our civic community and a streamlined process for citizen journalists to share their stories.?

We look back at the countless stories published, and the collective impact we've achieved. Every article or report we've written — whether on water management or public safety, governance or environmental sustainability, or grassroots initiatives for change — has been a testament to the power of independent media.

But our work is far from over.

New challenges compound existing problems, affecting both our cities and communities as well as our work in civic media and engagement.

Yes, we need your help now more than ever. Your donation, no matter the amount, will ensure that Oorvani and our flagship programme Citizen Matters can continue its vital mission for another 15 years and beyond.

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Thank you for being the wind beneath our wings!

Warm regards,

Meera, Meenakshi and the entire Oorvani team