July 26, 2016
Sayani Bhattacharya July 26, 2016
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Going back to using indigenous seeds and growing indigenous paddy after realizing the short-term and long-term advantages of these over HYVs, farmers are beginning to reclaim their power to decide what they want to sow and grow because they can better appreciate their own local context and needs
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 20, 2016
Jyoti Bala June 20, 2016
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Providing a safe space in the SHGs and VOs for women to share and discuss not only issues related to livelihoods, savings and credit…although these are important…but also themselves, their lives, their health, their choices or the lack of it, their decision-making abilities, and their self-image, the PRADAN team in Araria is working with women and teenage girls to bring about fundamental changes in mindsets by challenging age-old beliefs and traditions
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 23, 2016
Shachi Seth May 23, 2016
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Helping the youth become active, creating opportunities for their employment, and getting jobs that provide them with dignity, the PRADAN team finds newer ways to train them in vocations that are not dependent on agriculture and that will empower them to travel away from their homes, find jobs and support their families
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 9, 2016
Anam Fatima May 9, 2016
At the core of all the struggles, in history, is belief. The belief to be liberated, the belief to be treated as equals, the belief that we are not wrong! How does one fight for equality if we don’t even consider ourselves as equals, or believe that men and women should have an equal space in society?
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