Impact Stories

November 12, 2018

Laxmi Mahila Samiti: Leveraging Linkages for Livelihoods

The journey of the last decade had brought a sea change in the lives of women of the Laxmi SHG. Strong association with their group and […]
September 10, 2018

Heroes on wheels

She drove me tentatively as we passed through the town. As she crossed the main highway, she breezed through, letting me talk to the wind. Mohini […]
August 14, 2018

The Search For The Elixir Of Life

Two large water pots – one on the head and the other clung to her waist seemed to overpower the frail frame of Kuni. Four other […]
August 6, 2018

Tara: A Guiding Star in the Lives of Little Children

Shy and quiet, Tara joined the Self Help Groups* (SHGs) facilitated by PRADAN nearly a decade back on the advice of her sister-in-law. She was newly […]
January 6, 2018

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb- Mandela

“Police force was sent and guns were pointed at them but they stood firm. It will be a long and arduous journey for the SHG women […]
January 6, 2018

From Just Boiled (White) Rice to a Colourful Food Plate

January 6, 2018

Manmati Singh: Bringing about change-one step at a time

“Talk to me when you will be able to erase all our miseries. Else tie your wisdom in your sari and go away”, he shouted. ‘It […]
January 6, 2018

With Sickle and Stick, they Saved a Forest
by Souparno Chatterjee