THE STORY
"They called me
The Mad Foreigner."
When I first arrived in Jodhpur, I was struck by the sheer beauty of the Blue City. But as I explored deeper, I found something heartbreaking: ancient stepwells, once the lifeblood of the desert, choked with plastic, sludge, and decay.
People told me, "It's not your job." They laughed when I jumped into the filthy water with bare hands. But I couldn't walk away. The stones were speaking to me.
What started as a solo mission has now grown into the Stepwells Renovater movement. We are not just cleaning stones; we are restoring pride.
Caron Rawnsley
Founder
Our Code
The principles that guide every stone we lift.
Preservation
Protecting the architectural legacy of our ancestors for future generations.
Community
Empowering locals to take ownership of their neighborhood heritage.
Water Security
Reviving traditional water harvesting systems to fight scarcity.
The Guardians
And over 5,000+ volunteers who have dirtied their hands to clean our history.
Volunteer Name
Restoration Lead
Volunteer Name
Restoration Lead
Volunteer Name
Restoration Lead
Volunteer Name
Restoration Lead