Stories From The Field
Women Health Groups: Creating Participatory Spaces in Slums
Meet Beena, a community mobiliser with Humana People to People India, who has spent nearly eight years working alongside urban migrant communities in Gurugram. Through health and education initiatives, she builds trust, encourages participation, and brings people together to create
Women Learning: Steps Towards Confidence and Empowerment
“Our work was already going on before, but then Sashakt came along. We were told there would be training, so we decided to attend. We learnt so many new things, and we liked it a lot.” When the women of
As Giving Up Is a Sure Way to Fail, She Fought TB and Drug-Resistant TB and Now Helps Others Win Their Battle
Archana, a TB and multidrug-resistant TB survivor, overcame years of illness through determination and treatment adherence. Today, as a Field Officer with HPPI, she uses her lived experience to support TB patients, promote early diagnosis, and inspire others to successfully
Confidence in Action
AntimaCommunity Entrepreneur,Aswan Urf Hajiganj, Prayagraj “My name is Antima. Before I opened this shop, I was part of a self-help group,” she says with quiet confidence. Antima lives in Hajiganj village. For years, she actively participated in community groups, serving
Digital Access at the Doorstep: A Woman Entrepreneur’s Initiative
Sonia Bharti Digital Service Center, Tharwai Village, Prayagraj “I was initially unsure, but my husband believed in me and encouraged me to take the leap,” says Sonia Bharti, a resident of Tharwai village in Prayagraj. Today, she runs a Digital Service Centre from her home—bringing essential digital services
Returning to the Roots: Vinod Kumar’s Journey Towards Chemical-Free Farming
Vinod Kumar is a small farmer from Sewaith village, Prayagraj, supported under the Holistic Rural Development Project in partnership with HDFC Bank Parivartan, a CSR initiative. By adopting organic farming practices, he reduced input costs, improved soil health, and strengthened
Transformative Road to Education
Rizwana Paween, a NeTT alumna, revitalised her school’s learning environment through dedication and community collaboration, turning challenges into opportunities. Guided by her NeTT training, she continues to inspire students and parents to make education meaningful and inclusive. Here is her
Warp and Weft
At 59, Minati Senapati from Tukuria village in Jorhat is reviving her family’s weaving legacy through the Jacquard handloom. Her story reflects the true essence and benefits of a sustainable livelihood. Beyond building a successful weaving business, Minati is also