True Catalyst of Social Change
Niviya Mariya, a determined 25-year old youth from Kannur, Kerala, embarked on an inspiring journey towards becoming a catalyst for social change in her life. After completing Masters in Botany, Niviya found the opportunity to join the trainings on capacity building of youth organized by Indian Social Institute. After the trainings, she has developed good […]
“Taking the Path of Resilience: Empowering Communities for a Secure Future”
A three-day capacity building on, ‘Understanding and Reducing Vulnerabilities’ enabled 35 youth of Andhra Pradesh to discover their immense and innate potential within them to drive for social change. The active involvement and open-mindedness of the youth not only expanded their perspectives but also set the stage for a collective movement towards building resilient and […]
Driven By Our Commitment To The Poor
“The present-day prophet Fr Stan Swamy SJ inspires and challenges me to go out of my comfort zone and work for the people of God with courage. The cry of the poor, the domination of the rich, the victimisation of social activists, the killing of minorities, Dalits and Adivasis make me not to be a […]
I am proud of my achievement!
I am Juli Toppo, 28 years old, hailing from Pandhripathra, Balaghat District, Madhya Pradesh. I worked as a domestic worker in a family of Mr. Anto Varghese, Mandy House, Thrissur district, Kerala. I worked from 3 May 2022 to 27 September 2022. His brother, a priest, asked me also to look after his aged parents […]
Motivation of children with fun and frolic
“It was nice to come again to the same place where I learnt so much when I was small. I was really happy to come to the camp,” said Laximi Lamani, a college-going student. “I learnt many things that helped me to develop my inner strength and skills. It encouraged me to be aware of […]
My eyes have seen God!
Mrs. Komathi, a widow, and nurse by qualification, aged 46, lived with her two daughters and her mother in Ennore, Chennai. Her daughters were studying Under-graduation courses at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai. The elder daughter recently got married and settled in Chennai. Being a single woman, she went through a financial crisis and decided […]
The workshop instilled more responsibility on me to work for women equality!
Ms. Sangeetha, a college student from Cuddalore expresses that she is a victim of gender inequality in her family. She recalls how her younger brother is given all attention and opportunities by her parents, whereas she is not given importance at all, because she is a girl. Seeing her mother as a woman, she is […]
Government scholarship is my entitlement
In the rural areas of Pulivendula, Andhra Pradesh, students face a unique set of challenges when it comes to getting scholarships for their education. Many students come from an underprivileged background, with limited access to resources and opportunities. Without being sensitive, these students are labelled as “entitled” or “privileged”, by those who do not understand […]