by Urmila Chanam -India- The cover from enemy fire at the position he decided to occupy was scant, exposing him and his buddy to extreme danger. But he would go ahead with his plan for he had a commanding view …
Heroes Never Die: The Sundown Parade at the Wagah Border Read more »
by Urmila Chanam –India– “I believe we still have not reached the last sex worker and we will walk until we reach her.” – Ashodaya Samithi member, Mysore, India. In 2004, a handful of women visited Sonagachi in Kolkatta’s Shobha …
Sex Workers in India Move from Stigma to Empowerment Read more »
by Urmila Chanam –India– An outstanding organization neither stands on concrete pillars nor on the vision of its founder alone. Most often it stands on the power of ordinary people who go the extra mile, provide a human touch, and …
Agastya Science Center: Education and Hope from a Fountain of Knowledge Read more »
by Urmila Chanam –India– I had heard about the prevalence of child marriage in India, but Nikita, 11, personalized the institution for me. I met her in a government school in the remote village of Doodiya, eight kilometers from Indore, …
As I Remember Her: A Story of a Child Bride in India Read more »
by Urmila Chanam –India– While the rest of India is fighting for respect and dignity of women, ‘Ima Keithel’ the all women market in Manipur symbolizes women’s empowerment. In this northeastern extreme of India, women enjoy a unique status in …
Ima Keithel: A Symbol of Women’s Empowerment in Manipur Read more »