It was on the southern-west coast of Maharashtra where I first met Purva Mausi, a fisherwoman from Varovare Village. This coastal village is known for its beautiful Varoavare coast of Konkan belt which is popular with tourists, as well as its supply of squids. Although she has been fishing for many years, Zabina has never […]
Category: Fellowship
Fellowship programs in social development usually are designed as youth social leadership immersions wherein young people undertake challenging development projects and learn about society, development and self as part of a leadership journey
Ramesh: Why did you throw the garbage on the streets? Suresh: So, where should I throw? Ramesh: you must throw the garbage in the dustbin. Suresh: But there are no dustbins near my house. Ramesh: They have been installed near the ground. Suresh: Why should I walk so far? I will throw on the street. […]
Welcoming April—the month of spring, daylight saving, and this year, Ramzan. A lot of change comes with the change of season, but just as much (if not more) remains the same; universal truths and individual traits endure the thawing of ice, longer days, and shorter nights. So, as spring comes to us with the promise of […]
In the vast landscape of social development, where the quest for gender equality and women’s empowerment often takes center stage, there exists a world far removed from the urban setup, where these ideals are not just concepts but a way of life. This world, nestled in the tribal communities of India, offers a glimpse into […]
Hello everyone! I am Ronid, JSW Foundation Fellow. Today, I’m excited to share with you the inspiring story of Raju Gurwal and his wife Sabitri ji, who faced hard times but found new paths to success. Their story is a beacon of hope, showing how communities can come together to overcome challenges. In the village […]
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Stonewall
Struggles and dilemmas are just hardships that a person has to face across the journey of one’s life. But that becomes even more difficult when you’re trying to find a source of income for yourself and your family. Ideally, you should be assured of having some job offer on the table through campus placements when […]
The story of Nagpur’s nickname, “The Orange City”, is linked by the sweet aroma of citrus trees, the hardworking hands of farmers, and a touch of historical foresight, where we will briefly know its status from its history to the present. A Land Ripe for Opportunity: Located in the heart of the Vidarbha region of […]
मुलं १० वी मध्ये गेलं की घरातलं वातावरण बदलत, जणू काही तो मोठी लढाई लढायला जाणार आहे असं वाटायला लागतं. आई वडील ठरवतात की या वर्षी आपला टीव्ही बंद ठेवायचा, केबल काढून टाकायची, बाहेर कुठे ही सहलीला जायचं नाही, मुलापासून मोबाइल लांब ठेवायचा, घरात जास्त नातेवाईक बोलवायचे नाही आणि बरच काही. इतकी सगळी तयारी बघून […]
Once upon a time in Kalaldham Vidyanagar, within the lively JSW Township in Vijaynagar, a magical art project unfolded – the Tree of Life. Guided by yours truly, we ventured into the enchanting world of yarn bombing, turning ordinary trees into vibrant masterpieces. But the magic didn’t stop there; this project reached across borders, connecting […]
गेले दिड वर्ष मी JSW फाउंडेशन फेलो म्हणून ग्रामीण भागात काम करत आहे. माझा विषय ग्राम पंचायत सबलीकरण आणि महिला सशक्तीकरण आहे. मी नागपूर जिल्ह्यात, कळमेश्वर तालुक्यात लिंगा (ला.) गट ग्राम पंचायत सोबत काम करत आहे. आमच्या ग्राम पंचायत मध्ये नऊ सदस्य आणि एक सरपंच असे मिळून एकूण दहा जणांची बॉडी आहे. गेल्या चार महिन्यांपूर्वीच […]
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