women empowerment
On the Cusp: Reframing Democracy and Well-Being in Korchi, India

People's movement towards self-rule and direct democracy in Korchi demonstrates how strengthening direct decision-making and building inclusive, transparent, financially strong and fair structures influences all spheres of social organisation, boosting economic, political, ecological, cultural and social wellbeing.

Munda women are safeguarding indigenous food systems

Women belonging to the Munda community in Jharkhand are keeping their culture and identity alive by continuing to practice age-old traditions associated with agriculture.

Women drive the dry flower business in Nagaland

The Nagaland Flower Growers Society, founded in 2006, collectivised forest growers in the state to support each other and expand their market presence. Women entrepreneurs have turned their flower drying tradition into a sustainable source of livelihoods.

With Unity and Empowerment Women’s Groups Seek Many Paths of Progress

The 15 members of this group meet regularly and discuss social issues. It is this unity of the women which gave them the strength to confront those responsible for multiples issues in their hamlet.

A Simple Change Is Ending Saltwater Struggles & Period Woes for Women in the Sundarbans

To address health and sanitation issues, including menstrual hygiene, SEED focuses on increasing freshwater access as a strategic approach to address the complex issues affecting the mangrove forest.

How the Meo Community Fights Stereotypes with Sustainable Water Management?

To build climate resilience, need to shed our conventional colonial mindset and ignorance towards local communities of Mewat, treat them as knowledgeable communities.

Sangham Sisters: Empowerment for Ecological Justice

The film explores the relationship between ecology and democracy, with the case study of Deccan Development Society Sanghams

Small but significant changes for gender-inclusive cities

Ideas and toolkits for designing gender-inclusive cities are aplenty; it is for planners and governments to act.

With natural farming base, FPO takes off

The transition to natural farming has helped the women farmers in MP save money, conserve soil health, and produce better and healthier crops.