Part support for education leads to a new chapter in life!
My name is Yankamma. I stay with my family in a Kolbal in Raichur district, Karnataka. My father works as a daily wage labourer and my mother is a homemaker. The desire to enroll in the medical field and practice nursing had always been my dream. But I was doubtful about the financial means. Deep […]
We are the new models of our community
“I am Hashiya Bibi from Murshidabad, West Bengal. I am 20 years old. I moved to Bangalore along with my husband and a one-year-old child in search of a better job to address my basic needs. At present, I stay in Kempapura slum in Hebbal. My husband is the sole breadwinner of my family. He […]
‘Thank you’ is not enough to express our gratitude
“We left our homes, kith and kin and came to Goa in search of work to fulfil our basic needs, to educate our children and to take care of the needs of the elderly in our homes in Jharkhand. As some of us were falling ill we were looking for assistance with a basic medical […]
Yuva Hakku: Bengaluru Youth for Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights 10-day Human Rights Celebrations 2022
“Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for all” was the theme of the United Nations for International day of Human Rights 2022. The UN also announced that the theme was chosen to initiate a global campaign for a year since 2023 will be the 75th year of UDHR. To commemorate the International Human Rights Day, Indian Social […]
Collaboration and Networking a new culture to implement PoA Act
“The workshop on the Prevention of Atrocities Act 1989, and Amendments in 2018 was very practical and helpful. Inputs by eminent advocates and social activists enhanced my knowledge of the provisions and remedies available when I am confronted with violence against the members of my communities. Now, I am more confident to fight for the […]
We are all equal with dignity and equal rights
“The Indian Constitution guarantees my fundamental rights to life, liberty, dignity, and equality. Some participants told me that he/she is now able to understand why there is inequality, religious/caste discrimination, and communal violence in society and all are committed to creating awareness in building an equal and just society. About 30 vibrant participants from various […]
Need to think about the education of Adivasi
The culture and tradition of the Adivasi (Tribal) youth of Eachome at Wayanad are entirely different from the way of life of ‘civilized’ people. Wayanad is a tribal taluk in Kerala. A large number of tribals belonging to different ethnic identities, such as Paniyar, Adiyan, Kattunayakan, Kuruma, and Kurichiya reside here. Most of the tribals […]
I drive a carrier vehicle and stopped rag picking!
“I used to work as a rag picker. Learning to drive and obtaining a driving license has helped me get a secured job with a timely salary, weekly holiday and other social security benefits,” expressed Mr. Krishna Barui, aged 35. I, along with my wife Priyanka and two sons aged 17 and 11 moved to […]