Empowerment

When Dharmesh had an important message to share, text on the back of a t-shirt just wouldn't cut it. Instead he took to the streets armed with a stroller carrying his 3-year-old daughter and run a half marathon to show that 'daughters are not a burden.'

Health workers—who are they, and can anybody become health worker? During this World Health Workers Week (April 2 – 8, 2017), Thriveni S. Beerenahally shares some of her experiences, training wonderful women to be community health workers.

Artisans from the town of Nirmal, famous for its paintings and toys that go by the same name, have empowered themselves by forming an artisans co-operative society and setting up a store.

Not only are these women taking destiny into their own hands but they will also play a role in helping other young women fight for justice as well.

This bank in Assam gets over 250 customers a day, 75% of whom are illiterate women from low-income backgrounds. Meet bank founder Lakhimi Baruah, a believer in financial empowerment of women.

Gujarati theatre and cinema have long languished under the label of comedy that offers little in terms of meaningful messages. However, a new wave of theatre artistes, playwrights, and filmmakers are bringing about a revival, using the mediums to communicate messages of social change.

India’s multiple indigenous art forms are more than just windows into the country’s rich culture and history. Often, they are also important sources of livelihood and empowerment for their artisans. One such art form from Bihar is Tikuli art, empowering the state’s women artisans.

The Aravani Art Project is a public art initiative seeking to showcases the country's transgender community in a new shade.

Women's taxi services, driven by women for women offer a safe means of transport for female passengers in a male-dominated industry.

Sometime, an unfortunate incident can change an individual’s life forever, leaving them a new set of seemingly insurmountable challenges. For Malvika Iyer, a bomb-blast at the age of 13 took away her hands, and left her scarred for life. However, today, she’s a symbol of hope of inspiration for thousands across the world.