Tag: Founder's Experiences
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Disability Acts in India: the On-ground Reality
While you sip your evening chai contentedly by the window, a Person with Disability (PWD) is hoping for a whiff of happiness in their tiny home. Even though there are laws protecting the rights of PWDs in India, the situation on the ground is a far cry. From unfair education practices to rising unemployment, the prejudices keep piling up. Find out what’s happening!
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Throwing the Spotlight on NGOs in Rural India
Small NGOs, that are helping India inch closer to her sustainability goals, rarely get their due. In this article, we throw light on one such small NGO in the heart of India which continues to change the sustainability landscape.
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Cultural Preservation or Social Evil?
Ritualistic Sex Slavery – a tradition prohibiting women from having a normal marriage and life. Instead, these women have to indulge in rather bizarre activities. Is this a preservation of culture? Or simply a social evil? To find out, read the story of the Bedinis from Madhya Pradesh.
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My Experiences with the Rural Healthcare System in India
Mental and physical health are topics largely ignored in the vulnerable communities of the country. In 2018, India ranked 154th out of 195 nations for healthcare quality and accessibility. The sad part? Not much has changed since 2007. The article discusses my experiences between 2007 and 2011 with the rural healthcare system in India Read the article to know how community health measures up in India now
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Founder’s Experiences, SDG 1 No Poverty, SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 Sustainable Cities & Communities, SDG 12 Responsible Consumption & Production, SDG 13 Climate Action, SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 3 Good Health & Well-being, SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 8 Decent Work & Economic GrowthLives in Flames
The case study discusses the prevailing issues of Sivakasi’s fireworks industry and the different stakeholders who are affected by it. Not much has changed over the decades with regard to the socioeconomic upliftment of those people but the narrative is the same ‘ban fireworks’. Let’s deep dive into the issue before we point our fingers and take a stand blindly without thinking about the consequences.
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When Did I Get Serious About Sustainability?
How feasible is it to practice sustainability for people belonging to different socioeconomic strata? It took me roughly twelve years to commit to climate action. A great many activists inspired me during my transition to sustainable living. I was raised in a middle class family so from childhood I had been taught to live minimally and be aware of other people’s inadequacies and adversities. Even after a decade of social and environmental advocacy, I still feel guilt-ridden and anxious about not doing much. However, I am beginning to understand that if I introspect and make conscious decisions about what I consume, I could contribute more positively to the planet.