The journey of a workers’ union, challenges it overcame, key lessons learned, and strategies to advance workers’ rights and sustain growth.
A Journey Into Action: The Principle Of Hiding Hand
When we begin a piece of work, we never anticipate the challenges that will crop up. This gives us a creative confidence when the issues finally show up.
Laal Ishq
The thin line between love, passion and violence. And how a patriarchal society fuels irrationality, author mulls.
चिलपुटी की सैर: घोंटूल, सर्गी और साड़ी
चलो आज हम अपना गाँव और यहाँ मिलने वाली बहुत सी नई चीजें जैसे घोंटूल, सर्गी के बीज हमारी शाम की शाला आपको दखाएं।
Rani Laxmi Bai: A Collective Journey For Women Workers
Rural women in Udaipur’s Rani Laxmi Bai Sangathan unite to overcome social barriers, and shape a stronger future as a part of a collective
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.
Kya Ab Humari Shaadi Ho Gayi Hai?
The ordeal of a village woman in trying to avail the benefits of a government scheme, which was rightfully hers.
Aam Pandum: The Mango Harvest Festival
Villagers in Sukma wait for the mangoes to fully grow before they harvest and enjoy them after the ceremony of Aam Pandum.
“We Don’t Practice Caste In Our Village”
When the practices change, one might have an illusion that the mental model has altered. Far from true. At least in the case of caste.
पाल के किनारे रखा इतिहास
Water, central to a settlement and hence civilization, and the history of water in a region tells us so much about the people.
Addressing Sexual Harassment At Workplace In The Unorganised Sector
The crisis of sexual harassment of women in workplace in the unorganised sector remains hidden and a grave challenge.
Many Realities Of A Single Life
Have you lived a hard life? What constitutes a hard life? If it objective? Would you say the protagonist in this blog had a hard life?
Homes Of Katara: A Photo Story
A photo story exploring the housing and social dynamics of Katara village, a peri urban settlement near Udaipur city in Rajasthan.
In Kotra, The Youth Want To Leave, But Not Too Far
The community you are surrounded by, what is your point where you depart from their norm?
Are We Teaching Gender ‘Untouchability’ In Schools?
Despite being in the same class, boys and girls maintain a distance. What’s leading to this gender untouchability?
Scorching Homes, Not Safe Havens
Climate change is causing havoc with summer temperatures soaring across India. What role does our house roof have to play in that?
Baigas Of Shivtarai: Dhatri Matas And Tamil Cinema At The Heart Of Baiga Territory
The author talks about an interaction with women from the Baiga particularly vulnerable tribe (PVTG); and is surprised to find a common ground
Kachchh’s Charcoal Journey: Realities And An Alternative
In this blog Rohan writes about how the spread of invaise Prosopis Juliflora in a significant portion of the Kachchh region is connected with the charcoal industry in Banni. As well as the socio-economic conditions surrounding it.
रिपब्लिक हॉस्टल की मनोहर कहानियाँ
मैं आजीविका ब्यूरो द्वारा शुरू किया गया शेल्टर स्क्वायर फाउंडेशन में पिछले ४ महीनो से काम कर रहा हूँ। यह सूरत से २० किलोमीटर दूर सायन में स्थित एक हॉस्टल है, रिपब्लिक हॉस्टल, जो श्रमिकों के लिए शुरू किया गया है।
From ‘Pencil’ To Socio Emotional Learning In The Classroom
How the integration of socio emotional skills like developing relationships, self awareness, empathy can create a positive classroom environment
TIKA : The First Menstruation
Roshni, a teenager from Nilawaram, loved to play with her siblings and friends. Their happy laughter filled the air until one day, Ragini, her older sister, abruptly stopped playing games with them. When Roshni questioned why, Ragini would look at her disappointed and...