Introduction Traditional handicraft-making practices are followed and passed on to the next generation in the villages around the Mithapur district in Gujarat. These practices are not very well known in the world as these are performed by women who face…
In a recent impact assessment, our team reviewed a program on improving the dropout and joining rate of girls from schools in multiple states and communities through a project design that involved community inputs effectively. The project also showcased how…
In the backdrop of India’s rapid economic progress, the narratives of two geographically distinct yet strikingly similar landscapes, one in Andhra Pradesh and the other in Tamil Nadu, unveil a disheartening tale of persistent inequality rooted in caste-based disparities. These…
In Talaja village in Bhavnagar, Gujarat the primary occupation of most of the people is agriculture. Lying next to the sea, they have the sea water which is of no use for agriculture and their farming practices were also not…
In Mumbai, the neighborhood of Worli is renowned for its posh reputation within the island city. However, nestled in the shadow of this bustling area lies Worli-Koliwada, a village where a significant part of the traditional fisherman community resides. Their…
Nestled within the mineral-rich state of Jharkhand lies a community in the heart of Jamtara District that has persevered through a myriad of challenges. In a region characterised by small, marginal land holdings and a heavy reliance on rainfall for…
The time for change is now! 10 years ago, the United Nations institutionalised the 11th of October as International Day of the Girl Child. In the last ten years, governments, nonprofits, policymakers and the general public have been looking for…
No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens. – Michelle Obama Menstruation has a historic and deeply-ingrained connotation of being a taboo in…