Tag: ST

Jessica Mayberry is now an Ashoka Fellow!

 
/ May 11, 2013

 VV’s Founding Director Jessica Mayberry recently received a fellowship form Ashoka Foundation. Read her profile here . More than 30 years ago, Ashoka’s founder coined the term ‘social entrepreneur.’ The award VV’s Jessica has won is one of the most distinguished awards someone in the social sector can receive. Ashoka describes...

Poor Punished For Confronting Corruption

 
/ August 30, 2011

Officials in rural Chattisgarh punish poor villagers by denying them their housing benefits.

Tribal Girl Yearns For College

 
/ March 31, 2011

Alamelu has been waiting for her community certificate to enter college for more than one year.

No Home For Chattisgarh’s Poor

 
/ November 12, 2010

Corrupt officials in rural Chattisgarh punish poor villagers for raising voice against corruption, deny them housing.