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January 6, 2017

Dhurmaras: A Crucible of Conflicts

Struggling to gain recognition and access to their rights as a community living at the fringes of the forests and off the forest produce, the villagers of Dhurmaras attempt to make the best out of the situation they are in, hoping the government will address their issues and see them as contributors to society
January 5, 2017

The Unsung – Story of Janki Devi

Struggling to survive in extremely challenging circumstances, and finding hope, meaning and purpose in the SHG, Janki Devi becomes pivotal in helping the women of her village to gain confidence in their worth and capabilities
January 4, 2017

Shifting Mindsets: A Roadmap of Araju Village Organization

Needing a strong collective to enhance their understanding about social and political agendas, to practice a changed culture, the women of Araju village, through their Village Organization, have collectively overcome the barrier of societal pressure and have understood the real sense of democracy.
January 4, 2017

Community Animal Health Workers: Way Beyond Being Just Service Providers

Taking the training they receive to a different level of engagement altogether, CAHWs are instrumental in bringing about change at various levels, helping women find their confidence, dignity and recognition, thereby making them a force to reckon with
January 3, 2017

A Cycle of Change

Coming together as a group, collectively staking their right to making decisions about what crops to grow, challenging prevalent traditions, the women of the SHG find their confidence and strength by becoming forces to reckon with in their community.
January 1, 2017

Gender Roles: The Community and the Self

Recognising the subtle ways in which gender roles are inculcated in girls as they grow up, the author realizes that rural and urban society alike continue to foster and typify a woman’s way of being
December 10, 2016

Farmer Producer Organization: Enhancing the Identity of Women as Farmers

Bringing about change in the mindsets of women is best achieved by first organizing them in collectives, so that they see themselves as farmers and as major contributors to agriculture. The focus is on enhancing the agency of women and having a clear understanding of FPO systems, operations and resource utilization with a sense of ownership.
December 10, 2016

Born Into Penury: Failing to Make the Cut

Representing the struggle of thousands of people living below the poverty line, Dugi Mai Bodra’s life-story is one of steadfast perseverance and dogged determination that finally culminates in her finding her own power through the SHG to which she belonged.
November 17, 2016

Getting Rations: A Continuing Struggle

Grit, perseverance and determination in a single woman become the catalyst for change in a tiny village in Bihar. The training conducted by PRADAN helps raise awareness of the villagers’ rights and entitlements. Women take the lead in seeking and demanding justice for themselves
November 15, 2016

Women Lead the Change in Murgabani Step by Step

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