October 2010
Woman Wheels Her Way To Success
Woman with Muscular Dystrophy is a successful entrepreneur providing support to young victims of the disease.
‘Development’ is Political
– Stalin K This is the first in a series of blog posts that will be written by the Video Volunteers director, Stalin K. These weekly posts will cover themes from activism to community media, sustainability to identity. This week he discusses the danger of political apathy in the NGO...
Motherhood: Who is Deciding?
Aleya Akhtara reports on a critical lack of access to maternal healthcare and family planning options amongst women in Meghalaya.
Microcredit Empowers Our CC
VV Community Correspondent Rohini takes microloan, buys a computer to improve her livelihood through IndiaUnheard.
Wave of Korean Culture Hits Nagaland
Korean culture is flooding into India’s Nagaland.
Innovation Agent: Jessica Mayberry, Founder of Video Volunteers
The following article, by Lydia Dishman, was published in the October-‘2010 issue of Fast Company magazine – the International business publication. We are re-publishing the content from the original article. Imagine giving a village full of people who have never seen a film, barely ever watched television, much less have access to...
Education – A Risky Business
Rural students in India’s Chattisgarh risk their lives everyday by crossing rain-swollen river in narrow boats to attend school.
Toilets For Villagers – A Success Story
Successful implementation of government sanitation program brings joy to a rural community in Orissa