September 2010
Video Volunteers honored in Japan by Junior Chamber International
This is a post by Jessica Mayberry, the Founding Director of Video Volunteers, who was recently honored as an ‘Outstanding Young Leader’ by Junior Chamber International, Japan. Ms Mayberry traveled to Japan to accept the award. In this blog she recollects the event and her experience. I am writing from...
It’s Mushroom TimeIn Solan!
Mushroom farming provides alternative livelihood to farmers in India’s Himachal Pradesh, helps bridge the gap between the rich and the poor.
Legend Frees VillageFrom Smoking
Residents of Shankarpura, a village in India’s Haryana state follow folk tradition, shun smoking.
Transgender WomanInspires Community
Dalit Transgender woman in India’s Bangalore contests local election, motivates community to fight for it’s rights
Eels – Taste OfThe Hills
Eel fishing in the Logtak lake provides an alternative livelihood to the Rongmei Naga community of India’s Manipur.
Women CelebrateFreedom Fest
Rural women in India’s Maharashtra state get to play and dance – normally considered a taboo – on Nag Panchami.
Kajri – Voices OfLonely Women
Folk music ‘Kajri’ provides glimpses into the lives of ordinary women in rural India.