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Stories of changeATM cards for Delhi’s homeless
A scheme to enable hundreds of homeless people in Delhi to save has given them an identity and a new sense of pride and achievement More... Identifying the poorest of the poor in BarmerThe dry district of Barmer in Rajasthan, which lies in the Thar desert, has suffered drought for 45 years. The Lok Adhikar Network has been involved in identifying the poorest and most vulnerable groups in this inhospitable region, helping them avail of much-needed government assistance More... Nuakala: Orissa's tribals spin their way out of povertyIn an area stalked by drought, a livelihood initiative for Gond tribal women in Orissa's Kalahandi and Nuapada districts brings about female empowerment and helps alleviate poverty More... Crusading for changeThe Hamal Panchayat has assured economic and social security for the unskilled workers of Pune More... Pooling resources to fight hungerGrainbanks in Chiliguda village, Orissa, help the villagers battle hunger and starvation More... Keeping a pledgeCrops may fail, cattle may die, and schemes may fall through. But, as Vachan realised, what will stay with the people is the ability to challenge a landlord and stand up to a corrupt bureaucrat More... Learning to live without fearTribal people in Gudalur, Tamil Nadu, reassert their identity with help from ACCORD. They also become tea planters! More... Functioning collectivelyCoolie Sanghas in Karnataka promote entrepreneurship and community livelihood and welfare programmes More... Fighting for their birthrightA massive campaign for land rights in Gujarat forces the state government to grant land titles to thousands of adivasis More... |
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