Gandhi’s relationship with charkha (spinning wheel) was not just symbolic, It was deeply rooted in his idea of self-reliance
A Community-Led Approach To Maternal Nutrition
The Nigrani Toolkit, a community-based health monitoring system, empowers community to tackle maternal anemia and child malnutrition.
Swasthya Sathis: The Unsung Heroes Of Swasthya Swaraj
The state of healthcare in tribal regions of India is abysmal. A group of women knows as Swasthya Sathis are changing this narrative.
A Conference Of Panchayats
Dive into the world’s first conference of panchayats to better understand and develop solutions for climate change.
From Vision To Victory – An Outreach Story
The journey of Team Vision Foundation and its founder Sandesh Bhingarde – one person’s vision of social change.
Satat Sammellan: A Confluence Of Ideas, Generations, And Sustainability
The author takes readers through their experience of hosting the Satat Sammellan, a unique sustainability event in the heart of Shimla.
Kala Maitri – An Inventory Management System
The author makes open source the inventory management system in her craft resource centre.
Gram Swaraj Sangh And Their Mission To Bring Education To Girls
A Gandhian organization in the extreme west of India is quietly bringing shift in the status of girl child education. Read how.
Shiksharth: Brewing Hope Through Education
This blog examines and tells the story of the impact Shiksharth, a non profit organisation working in the Sukma district in Chattisgarh
The Real Story Behind Paani: Unveiling A Deeper Narrative
The Marathi film Paani was recently released. This is the real story behind the movie capturing the struggles, triumphs of the community.
Desi Oon – Weaving Livelihood Into A Sustainable Practice
The demand for desi oon has declined, negatively impacting the wool ecosystem and affecting the livelihoods of those dependent on it.
Reviving Camel Pastoralism
A grassroot organisation working with camel herders managed to revive camel pastoralism by introducing camel milk in Gujarat.
L’ensemble EarthJust
The author’s entertaining fellowship kickoff: laughter, lessons and co-workers. A lighthearted tale of new beginnings and office antics.
Youth Masterpiece: Fostering Collaboration Through Art
Rural India Youth Leadership is a two-year experience for 25 young people who will be on a journey of leadership and learning that will enable them to form youth clubs and through the clubs, nurture 400+ grassroots youth leaders.
The Vignette Of A Driverben
The author gives an overview of the Driverben program he is associated with. It is an urban Ahmedabad based intervention for building women’s agency
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
Embracing Sacred Activism: A Global Movement For Water And Life
For me, life is sacred. I'm thankful that I am able to see and walk, that my consciousness to perceive what's sacred is growing. Hearing Aida Shibli, a peace activist from Palestine made me think about sacred activism. As Andrew Harvey put it, "Sacred Activism is a...
Gandhi Jayanti At Gram Swaraj Sangh
Early in the morning, all the residents of Gram Swaraj Sangh (GSS) campus and the students of the school assembled at the ground. The gardening hoes and brooms were put in line. All of us divided ourselves into groups and self-assigned the tasks. This was how we...
Facilitating Dialogue – Choice, Opportunity and Rights
The Gram Panchayat often tend to be a traditionally dominating body and can have complex systems that make it challenging to have a coordinated system of governance, with planned and holistic facilitation. At the same time, it can also create space for advancement in...
Settling In And Attending A Visioning Exercise
Finding A Place To Live Last month brought with it some of the most challenging days I've experienced so far. What aided me in not letting these days get the better of me was perhaps giving my mind the space to reflect and bounce. A simple meal and conversations....
Community Policing Programme In Kushalgarh
A society that normalises and neglects violence against women slowly develops a disturbing pattern, disregarding the safety, basic rights, and dignity of women within the community. This social behaviour eventually encourages silence and acceptance. It leads to the...
Collectives: Empowering Individuals For Social Change
This article delves into the transformative role of collectives in the social sector, with a focus on their impact on individual empowerment. It underlines the importance of individual agency within these structures. It also emphasizes on collectives amplifying...