To ensure authentic and effective community engagement it is imperative to move beyond tokenistic gestures and superficial inclusion.
Mobility, A Barrier In Getting Out Of Homes For Women
While women in skilling and enterprises have been discussed in development, why do we overlook challenges of mobility when designing programs?
Annapraashan In Aanganwadi: Tuesday Special
In this blog Jagriti explains how Annapraashan in Aangawadis of Gujarat is being used to combat malnutrition.
The Journey Of Bengalis In Bhuj
The Bengali community in Bhuj has undergone a transformation, evolving from migrants to being a dynamic part of the socio-economic fabric.
International Day For The Elimination Of The Violence Against Women
The 16 days of activism against gender based violence, Nov 25 to Dec 10, is a global campaign to end violence against women.
Finding Solace In Umaria
What will bring us solace and peace. Often we think we know. But do we?
An Ode To Remain Idle
Why this rush? The author explores what it means to be idle in the middle of a growing economy and tight job market
The Chimes Of Mental Health And The Chaos Of Its Reality
This reflection dives into why mental health care needs to embrace chaos rather than impose rigid solutions
Micro-migrations To Make Ends Meet
The author hears first hand account of farmers who are struggling to meet ends in south Rajasthan; and what ways are they forced to choose.
The Impacts Of Mainstream Sustainable Solutions
In this article, author explores what happens when local communities are not heard in massive development projects.
How To Talk …?!?!
In the communication scenario, people tend to use hard words and profound vocabulary but is that really efffective? Let us find out.
Reflections On Farmers In Udaipur
A collection of interactions with people in Udaipur city that got the author thinking about India – her hopes and fears for the country
Women Safety And Identity
Even though people demand justice when women face violence, they can often be seen justifying the same violence. Read to understand why.
Interactions Of Gender, Caste, And Class
The author reflects on personal biases using life experiences with social systems like gender, class, and caste.
SAL: An Open Hidden Community
In India, Sal tree has an umbrella-handle-shaped distribution all the way along the base of the Himalayas, curving back from Eastern India, moving to Central India with ending in Chhattisgarh.
Learning From Manthan And Co-Operative Model
For the film to be made, 5,00,000 farmers financed the production, contributing 2 rupees each, making it the first ever crowdfunded Indian film
Double Standards Of Ageing
The blog navigates the silence around menopause, how women from different class experience it and how it has shaped the author’s perspective on womanhood
Distorted Lens Of Caste In India
A powerful expose reveals the harsh reality of a Dalit woman cleaning human waste, challenging misconceptions about caste discrimination.
Reflection Worksheets For Continuous Learning
Discover the deeper meaning behind a song and explore how reflection worksheets can enhance personal growth and continuous learning. Learn how to create your own reflection tool.
Into The Heartland Of Southeast Maharashtra
Exploring and traversing through the natural and virgin south-east hinterlands of the state of Maharashtra
I Don’t Know If I Can Teach What I Don’t Know
Aditya writes about his experience of how his perception towards not knowing something changed into the exploration of limitless possibilities of a human mind and what it can potentially achieve while bouncing back from the idea of “I don’t know”
Empowering Communities: Impact Of Ventures Working With Participatory Approaches
Exploring the insides of the participatory approach which is appreciated by non profits across the country