NEWS BY THOSE WHO LIVE IT
Children of Mumbai Slums Gang Up for Urban Development
Self-motivated children from Mumbai Slums’ lead the path to bring urban development to their localities
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Invisible Eco Warriors: Informal Waste Pickers Keep Cities Clean but Face Discrimination
Fifty waste pickers in Nashik demand recognition for the invaluable service they render to the city
Dharavi Art Room provides a Safe Haven for Children in Asia’s Largest Slum
Living in one of the most densely populated spaces on earth takes its toll on children. Dharavi Art Room is a sanctuary where children paint, play instruments and learn about themselves, outside standard curricula.
Seeds of Life: A Quiet Revolution is Underway at the Foothills of Niyamgiri
With help of local organisations, the Panga Kodhs have gone back to traditional, organic, mixed farming methods. Even the forests are benefitting.
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This Woman Challenged Sexism at Her Own Daughter’s Wedding
Widows face a lot of discrimination in India, while widowers are free to do as they please. Watch as a community comes together to break this oppressive tradition.
Bend it Like Poonam: Adolescent Girls Challenge Patriarchy on the Football Field
Mahila Swarojgar Samiti is helping teenage girls in Varanasi shape their identity and be more confident about their sexuality through football.
When your Gender Determines Your Pay
In rural Jharkhand, women are earning 40% less than men. But gender pay gap is a global issue - according to the Work
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Tosh Maidan – From Firing Range to Paradise Regained
A firing range in a pristine Himalayan meadow finally shuts down after 40 years due to a community movement