July 10, 2015
Disha Mehta July 10, 2015
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Working closely with women at the grass roots, helping them gain the confidence to find their voice, blurring the divisive lines of caste and religion, and uniting them to work towards their dreams of living vibrant and dignified lives is a reality we can work towards
January 2, 2015
Aziza Humayun Halim January 2, 2015
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Holding their ground firmly, despite political pressure to withdraw from the political arena, the women of Samnapur block, Dindori district, set an example by fielding, supporting and canvassing for their representative in the local elections because they know that having a position in the government will help them realize their dreams for a better tomorrow
July 8, 2014
Ashisa Kumar Rath July 8, 2014
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Bringing electricity to the remote and difficult terrain of Ballimusti village by creating micro hydro projects using the available water resources in the area has transformed the darkness in the lives of the villagers and liberated them from depending on the meagre supply of kerosene to light their lamps.
April 4, 2014
Chandan Sarma April 4, 2014
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Extremely poor, untouched by education or development, the Baigas not only live a hand-to-mouth existence, but also experience a deep sense of alienation from the larger mainstream society
March 3, 2014
Bipin Bihari March 3, 2014
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Moving from a bleak, subsistence-level existence to realizing that their strength lies in unity and in letting go of caste divisions, the villagers of Pattaithan chose to work towards self-sufficiency and dignity, through the SHG and the tola sabha, by utilizing government funds available to them, leading to transformation of the entire village
February 3, 2014
Bhavana Mishra February 3, 2014
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Identifying addiction to alcohol as one of the prime reasons for gender-based violence, the empowered women of SHGs collectively protest the presence of illegal liquor shops and move the administration and police to act in their favour
October 3, 2013
October 3, 2013
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Representing themselves in panchayats, where they had faced humiliation and disrespect earlier, women have fought unitedly against the system and gradually gaining the respect and recognition of men who are beginning to acknowledge that women have equal rights of citizenship.
May 2, 2013
Ranvijay Kumar May 2, 2013
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Defying the jati panchayat’s decision was momentous for the women of DMMS, who, through their SHGs, are realizing the power of collective action in shattering age-old domination structures and in moving from passive acceptance to quiet assertion of their rights
February 6, 2013
Pandit Arjun February 6, 2013
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The journey of Lata Markam of the sub-primitive Baiga tribe and her fight against abject poverty to survive with honour and dignity, her economic and social challenges and her hope for a secure tomorrow…
August 12, 2012
August 12, 2012
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Taking responsibility for eradicating the social evil of alcohol abuse by the men-folk of their villages, the women of DMMS demonstrate their strength and determination by uniting in large numbers to voice their opposition to the sale of liquor and compelling shopkeepers to shut shop and discard their stock