Building ‘Equitable and Environmentally Conscious’ Communities
“I am a mother to my three-year-old son. Often, I need to travel from my mother’s home in Puducherry to my own house in Chennai. If I happen to travel without my husband, my father used to tell me not to worry and not to be afraid of anything because I had the great safety […]
A Diamond Jubilee Volken-Stan Swamy Memorial Lecture, 2023
Indian Social Institute, to mark its 60 diamond years of accompanying the marginalized in India, planned various activities. One of the important events is its annual memorial lecture. This year being the Diamond Jubilee year of the institute, the 2nd Henry Volken – Stan Swamy Memorial lecture was arranged in view of the forthcoming General […]
‘EDUCATION’ can transform life
“I knew that there is caste system in India, but I never knew the evils of the caste system have penetrated deep into the hearts of society. From this training, I understood the dehumanising practice of untouchability. This must be annihilated from the society. And I pledge that I will not encourage the caste system […]
Empowerment through Legal Literacy: Advocating Human Rights and Social Justice
Mounika, a trainee said, “She gained invaluable knowledge about human rights, understanding the significance of upholding equality, dignity, and justice for all”. She developed a comprehensive action plan to raise awareness and advocate for human rights in her community. She is determined to make a positive impact, promoting a more inclusive and compassionate society. The […]
Workshop on “Capacity Building”
(For those working among the Labour Migrants) […]
A Small Victory: We did it!
The fourth module ‘Understanding and Reducing Vulnerabilities’ created consciousness among the youth of the existing oppressive situation of the marginalised people in society. The module with an objective to build youth to be change agents, inspired them by speaking about Ambedkar, Periyar and local heroes who fought for social equality. This training increased the capabilities […]
Webinar on Stan, a Man of Faith and Justice
Webinar on Stan, a Man of Faith and Justice Indian Social Institute, Bangalore conducted a webinar on behalf of the scholastics of Jesuit Karnataka province on “Stan, a Man of Faith and Justice”. On July 21, 2023 to mark the 2nd death anniversary of Fr. Stan. Fr. Francis Balraj, Head, Social Inclusion and Democracy coordinated […]
“Empowering Communities: Transforming Lives through Understanding and Reducing Vulnerabilities”
A three-day capacity building on ‘Understanding and Reducing Vulnerabilities’ transformed the lives of 26 youth in Andhra Pradesh. Their inspiring narrative became a beacon of hope, illuminating a path for countless individuals and communities to overcome their vulnerabilities and shape a brighter future for themselves and those around them. M. Prasad, a determined final-year degree […]