November 15, 2016
Kanad Ghosh November 15, 2016
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Perseverance, determination, some guidance, and knowledge about rights and entitlements saw a few SHG members through a challenging situation, in which they crossed swords the powerful head of the village
September 7, 2016
Tapas Paul September 7, 2016
No adversity was too big to stifle and snuff out Sanu di’s indomitable spirit that saw her through life’s myriad challenges, compelling her to support others suffering in a similar manner. Today, she walks tall and urges, encourages and supports other women to break free of the shackles of tradition and convention
July 22, 2016
Shachi Seth July 22, 2016
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Shifting from agricultural practices that were expensive, unsustainable, harmful to the environment, degenerative to the soil, and biased towards rich farmers, the women of Paraswada, Madhya Pradesh, with PRADAN ’s support, decide to make the transition to organic methods of farming, which include using indigenous seeds, SRI, crop diversification, bio-manure and a host of other practices, showing positive and
promising results
July 8, 2016
Akash Badave July 8, 2016
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Skirting the hazards of chemical farming by a whisker, the tribal farmers in Dantewada district, with the help of a strong and supportive District Collector, set an example to other villages by using traditional seeds cultivated the SRI way, to find that their produce, both in terms of quantity and quality, is comparable to any crop produced with newer techniques. Age-old wisdom prevailing over modern quick-fixes!
June 4, 2016
Santhanalakshmi Sugumar June 4, 2016
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Having tasted victory once and having experienced the power of collectives, the women of Sundro village are unstoppable…they are better informed about their rights and entitlements and speak as one, demanding changes and challenging corruption in public services
May 11, 2016
Mehmood Hasan May 11, 2016
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Getting a foothold into the existing male-dominated Panchayati Raj Institutions seemed a Herculean task for the women of the SHGs—a challenge they took up with zest and determination, leading to their victory and the beginnings of change
May 7, 2016
Pandit Arjun May 7, 2016
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Reflecting remarkable tenacity and courage through many adversities, Shanti’s life is a powerful and hope-inspiring journey from helplessness and dependence to belief in the
collective, empowerment and leadership
February 2, 2016
Namrata Sharma February 2, 2016
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Setting out with a fierce determination to fight injustice and oppression, Bibi Nasima Khatoon, a milquetoast, is a shining example to poor village women that they need to raise their voice against all harassment and that, together, they become a mighty power, which will be acknowledged by the village and state administration
January 5, 2016
Dhrubita Das January 5, 2016
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Pushed to the wall and struggling for some basic necessities such as a road and electricity—the first steps to development—to their village, the people of Pokharia collectively decide to boycott elections in a bid to draw the attention of the administration and the government to their plight
January 4, 2016
Fahad Khan January 4, 2016
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Showing remarkable persistence and spirit, the women of Jhikra panchayat, in a neversay-die attitude, continued a ten-month-long struggle to find a solution to the corrupt practices of local PDS dealers and a hand-in-glove administration, to finally be rewarded with access to food that is legally and rightfully theirs…