‘More than my food business, it’s about uplifting my community’
Shakuntala Devi, a resident of Kulabira village in Gumla district of Jharkhand, started her own ragi-based food business on a small scale. She has subsequently expanded it and now also trains other...
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Chaya Mondal of Tripura Nagar village in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal has defied gender norms, excelling in the unconventional profession of beekeeping. Her expertise has earned her...
View ArticleFostering menstrual health and women’s empowerment in rural India
In the quiet corners of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, a transformative journey is unfolding, reshaping the lives of women and girls. The Menstrual Health & Hygiene Support & Awareness...
View ArticleGolden empowerment: Women effect change through turmeric
Turmeric – one of the most common ingredients in Indian kitchens – is transforming people’s lives and livelihoods. And it is women who are behind this transformation in Chundri, a village in Gumla...
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