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Kaliyar Sharif: A Shrine of Healing

Kaliyar Sharif: A Shrine of Healing

Since I became an India Fellow, I have frequently traveled to Roorkee, Uttarakhand for work. During my visits, I was always fascinated by the nearby places which I wanted to visit and explore. Though I was never able to do so because of the short trip durations and...

Are We Only Talking?

Are We Only Talking?

"Chai bolo bhai chai bolo!" "CHAI!", we said together. And then we giggled. The tea vendor smiled too. This was how a conversation between a stranger and I began while travelling in the winters of Rajasthan. The art of initiating and navigating conversations includes...

कार्यक्षेत्र में महिलाओं की संख्या को कैसे बढ़ाया जाये

कार्यक्षेत्र में महिलाओं की संख्या को कैसे बढ़ाया जाये

भारत की कुल आबादी में से आधी आबादी महिलाओं की है, हमारे देश में नारी को भगवान की तरह पूजते हैं और कहा भी गया है, यत्र नारी पूज्यन्ते, रमन्ते तत्र देवताः यानी जहां पर नारी की पूजा होती है वहाँ पर देवता निवास करते हैं। ऐसी सोच वाले हमारे देश में जब महिलाएँ रोजगार के लिए...

Beharda:  A Hidden Tale Of Prosperity

Beharda: A Hidden Tale Of Prosperity

We see many times in history that the princely states, cities and villages which were once at the peak of their prosperity turned into ruins with time due to some reason. Today I will tell you the story of one such village which was once known for its prosperity but...

Vasundhara Ni Vaani – Kabir Yatra

Vasundhara Ni Vaani – Kabir Yatra

It was a bright morning. Everyone was busy with their work. At around 11 am I was standing near the main gate of Gram Swaraj Sangh to welcome our first guests-- students and volunteers from Kaushala for Kabir Yatra-- the three day travel music festival. I was very...

Celebrating A New Kind Of Living : Between Anuppur And Pune

Celebrating A New Kind Of Living : Between Anuppur And Pune

After spending my whole life in Pune, I moved to Anuppur last year. It is one of the easternmost districts of Madhya Pradesh bordering Chhattisgarh with a population of 7.5 lakhs as per the 2011 census. This district was formed in 2003, and is mainly a hilly region...

Part II: Facilitation Tool – Theatre Of The Oppressed

Part II: Facilitation Tool – Theatre Of The Oppressed

Read Part I here We've established that facilitation involves guiding and supporting a group or individuals toward a specific goal. In the context of development work, the question arises: Is facilitation alone sufficient? The answer is no. What's needed is a type of...

Part I: Why Facilitation Matters In Development?

Part I: Why Facilitation Matters In Development?

Ever wondered why some projects or programs in the developmental sector thrive while others keep struggling? It's not just about good ideas or resources; it's often the facilitation that makes the real difference. Let's try to understand why facilitation is the fuel...

An Imprint Of Culture In Kutch

An Imprint Of Culture In Kutch

The costumes of people in rural areas of Kutch, Gujarat are known for their vibrant colours, intricate embroidery, and unique designs. They reflect one-of-its-kind richness in culture and traditional craftsmanship of the region. Both men and women wear locally...

The November Of 2023

The November Of 2023

I plan my trips well in advance and always leave room for some delay in departure or arrival. This time, I had come to Delhi for India Fellow training, with a similar thought. I reached a day early so that I have a few hours to relax even if the train was delayed....

Common Facility Centre And Wool

Common Facility Centre And Wool

A Common Facility Centre (CFC) is a shared physical space for a group of individuals or businesses to conduct mutually beneficial activities. These facilities aim to offer collective spaces in an efficient and cost-effective way for multiple people instead of each...

A Job Still Not Worth Its Salt

A Job Still Not Worth Its Salt

Life hasn’t changed much for small-scale salt pan workers known as Agariyas in the Little Rann of Kutch (LRK). It continues to be as harsh and predictable as the landscape. For centuries and generations, from as long as they can remember, it has been the same. These...

मासूम ख़्वाहिशें, अनोखी बंदिशें और घटते आंकड़े 

मासूम ख़्वाहिशें, अनोखी बंदिशें और घटते आंकड़े 

कम्युनिटी सेंटर पर रहना यानी आसपास स्थित समुदायों के सभी खुले-छुपे और छुपाए हुए अंगों को देख पाना है| अगर वे अंग एक नज़र में न भी दिखें तो धीरे-धीरे नजर आ ही जाते हैं|  कम्युनिटी सेंटर आखिर है क्या मैं फिलहाल लखनऊ के बरौरा नामक क्षेत्र में 'सद्भावना ट्रस्ट' के...

Going Back To The Good Old Times

Going Back To The Good Old Times

"अरे, उन दिनों में हम ज्वार, बाजरा और माल की ही खेती करते थे, और जंगल में बाकी के अनाज ऐसे ही मिल जाते थे। और उन दिनों में हमें कभी भी बीमारी नहीं होती थी, हमारे गांव में बहुत से बुजुर्ग लोग कभी अस्पताल नहीं गए क्योंकि उनको जरूरत ही नहीं पड़ती थी..." - किशन लाल, उम्र...

Embracing Sacred Activism: A Global Movement For Water And Life

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...

गुमनाम बिरहोर समुदाय

गुमनाम बिरहोर समुदाय

हम किताबों में, कहानियों में, कुछ जगह घूम कर या लोगों से सुन कर आदिवासी समाज के बारे में जानते हैं. सरकार के लम्बे भाषणों में भी उनके विकास और हक़ की बातें सुनने में आती हैं. ऐसा भी कहते हैं कि आज के समय में उन्हें सारे अधिकार मिल रहे हैं और उनकी ज़रूरतों पर ध्यान दिया...

The Struggles Of Sheep Shearing In Gujarat

The Struggles Of Sheep Shearing In Gujarat

Winter is here and it comes with warm sweaters, shawls and rajais. Sheep wool, and perhaps camel, rabbit, and yak wool, mostly make these winter clothes, according to common knowledge. However, this belief is not entirely accurate. The majority of contemporary winter...

Gandhi Jayanti At Gram Swaraj Sangh

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...