Protecting the Dignity and Rights of the Marginalised

“I am deeply influenced by the ideologies and principles of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Thanthai Periyar. The contribution of two great leaders to the empowerment and transformation of marginalized communities is remarkable”, says Binu Josephine from Trichy. Antony Rabin Akash said, “Dr. Ambedkar and Thanthai Periyar are the iconic leaders for social justice, equality, […]

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”

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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 […]