Empowerment

From the day she entered her aunt’s house, Anju was forced to do house chores. Her aunt would wake her at the crack of dawn and Anju’s first task was to prepare tea for 15 people. If she made a mistake, reprimands followed fast.

“I always wanted to give back to my community in Bihar,” says Usha who has worked as a designer and consultant with various organisations in India and South-east Asia

“Even if only one person in the country is a manual scavenger or bonded labourer, it is a national shame,” says Ashif Shaikh, founder of Jan Sahas which is ending discrimination and unjust practices across India

This heartwarming initiative doesn't just empower refugee single mothers from Afghanistan, but also keeps their culinary memories alive!

Skin rashes, frequent fevers and malnourishment are some of the commonly known health problems among the Chenchu tribe in AP’s Nallamala forest. In such a gloomy scenario IRS officer M Mohan Babu and his doctor wife Dr Sravani Deverakonda are a beacon of light

Studio Coppre has uplifted the lives of over 200 artisans and does so in style. Have a look! #CopperArt #Decor #GreenHome

District Collector Sandeep Nanduri would frequently receive petitions for jobs from the differently-abled. Realising that it wasn't possible to provide government jobs to everyone, he decided to enable them to run their own venture!

"I ate these amazing jackfruit bars at a chai ki tapri (tea shop). Made by a local SHG, they contained no preservatives and tasted heavenly. It immediately occurred to me as to why are these products not available in urban markets,” says Vinay about his eureka moment. #Startups #EatHealthy

Want to uplift underprivileged families but don’t know how? From basic banking facilities to free food, here are five government schemes that you can use to make a difference in their lives!

This retired Army man has helped identify over 200 grassroots innovators behind brilliant utilitarian devices that can help solve day-to-day issues. India definitely needs more mentors like him!