Empowerment

On May 5th, 2017, the Supreme Court upheld the death penalty for four accused in the Nirbhaya case. Encouraged, Nirbhaya’s mother, Asha Devi, has launched the NyayaJyoti Foundation to help other female victims of crime.

Quality education for all must not remain just a dream, Simple Education Foundation is working towards making this a reality.

Local women in various parts of Uttaranchal are being trained to make healthier and more eco-friendly prasads using organic produce from local farmers.

Undeterred by displacement from Pakistan during the 1971 war and resettled in the unforgiving Thar Desert, women now living in Bikaner district have used their skills of traditional embroidery to earn a living with dignity. Tarun Kanti Bose takes a closer look.

With this video, Prega News sends a powerful message about empathy and kindness.

Very few people are able to embody core Gandhian principles throughout their lives. However, Jaywant Mathkar has gone a step further beyond just embodying Gandhian values—he has used them to set up organisations and initiatives that have improved the lives of hundreds across rural India.

Gandhi has written that this will make it easier on single, divorced or separated mothers in the process of raising their children alone.

Sometimes, great adversity can change lives and inspire people to better themselves. Sandhya is a 25-year-old who overcame personal tragedy to emerge stronger and inspire others around her with her grit and determination.

India’s diverse folk art traditions are more than just an important part of our culture. They are a link to India’s past and traditions, and several organisations, individuals, and initiatives are working to preserve them in recognition of their role.

For her work in advocating gender equality, Devaki Jain was conferred the Bradford Morse Memorial Award by the UN.