Fisherfolk youth on the path of Empowerment
“Three-day capacity training programme on Self and Society helped me to gain self-confidence and courage. I never got an opportunity to hold a mic and speak in public. I was gripped with stage fear. Now I am different. I do not know what has happened to me in 3 days. After the workshop I am […]
I met a doctor and shared my story
“I work as a helper in a construction site. I cannot visit a hospital given my work schedule. When I heard that Indian Social Institute, Bangalore is organizing a free medical camp, I took special permission and came to the medical camp. It has been worth it. I had developed chronic body pain due to […]
A dream is a first step
A young and enthusiastic Mr. Vidhya Sagar, pursuing his final year Bachelor of Law, attended the capacity building workshop on ‘Self and Society’. At the end of the workshop, he stated that he learnt how to be a reflective person. “The workshop methodology brought out my leadership qualities. I feel that I have a responsibility […]
Migrants stopped ‘unofficial’ slum demolition
“The moment I heard I have to vacate my little shanty house and the slum within 24 hours, I could not sleep or eat anything. Where will I go with my family! I have to live on the streets if my house is demolished. My son is studying in Class 10 in a government school […]
Pouring water must end
“I worked on a construction site along with a head-mason in an upper-caste family. When I was thirsty, I asked for water. A lady from an upper-caste family brought water, refused to give in my hand and poured into my hands. I was perplexed. I asked myself why? I did not have the courage to […]
VOLKEN-STAN SWAMY MEMORIAL LECTURE
Democracy and Human Rights Defenders The criminal justice system in these challenging times is degenerating into rule by law, and not rule of law – Adv. Vrinda Grover, Supreme Court of India Social activists, lawyers, CSOs/NGOs, students and faculty from various colleges remembered Frs. Volken and Stan Swamy for their dedicated services to humanity. Their […]
Solidarity with overseas migrants
“My husband died of a sickness in 2019. He was an overseas returnee from Qatar. He had worked in middle east countries for more than 15 years. Unfortunately, he could hardly save. I have three children. Eldest daughter is doing her graduation in Cuddalore, the second daughter is in Class 12 and my son is […]
Kindness Beyond Boundaries
“Do things for people, not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are” – Harold S. Kushner. I can affirm that our joy was complete, our love deep and our lives full as we shared the pain and agony of two unknown persons at the loss […]