This chapter from the book Decentralising Benefits has been written by Syed S Kazi & Mandira Narain The notion of ‘empowerment’ has been understood in varied forms and more often than not contextually evaluated. Understanding within its wider connotation, policy analysts and scholarly debates compounded the idea of empowerment as an expansion of civil, social,…
Compared to earlier times when the profession and associated skills were passed down within the family, in current times, scenarios being very different, children have to rely on outside resources to understand the path and efforts needed to pursue their ambition. When the right guidance is available at the right time, young adults succeed to…
The active participation seen across India by both genders in the science stream is something that has recently gained momentum. However, the gender ratio in advancing in such a field is still struggling to look promising even on a global scale. The main challenge has been the stigma around science subjects being difficult to grasp.…
There is never an age barrier when it comes to learning. Especially post pandemic, the need to transition businesses into a new digital arena has driven many entrepreneurs to learn about digital tools. But quite often, majorly in rural areas, although the drive to learn has been observed lately, many find it hard to gain…
The younger generations are always buzzing with new ideas and energy to learn and experiment. All they are usually looking for are platforms like FLIP or opportunities to channel it into something progressive. Such a simple, yet crucial step makes a very big difference in their lives adding more confidence and positive attitude towards building…
SoochnaPreneur have often proved to be the source of help and the most necessary contact in the hour of need for many across India apart from serving the role of information providers. They have truly served the purpose of bridging the gap between provision of benefits and access as the SoochanPreneurship program was designed to…
Across India a common usage of the phrase, “Today’s children are tomorrow’s future”, is heard in many households. But the question of understanding how to prepare these young adults today hasn’t always been thought through in these households. As the world keeps changing at a much faster rate and gets more complex, those trying to…
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Trafficking and exploitation, which primarily has its roots from economically weaker status, often hinders the community’s growth further financially and emotionally. It breaks down the community structure built upon the foundation of human beings’ innate drive to be social animals. And quite often, ignorance among the vulnerable stakeholders of the community, children,…
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn It has been constantly reminded to us that Covid-19 is not yet over and stressed the fact that we have to stay vigilant. From community mobilization perspective, under Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE), the volunteers are actively continuing their roles by helping to mitigate rumours, increase awareness and understanding of people…
In most rural parts of India, it would be hard to notice active sessions being held in government schools let alone observe any improvements in the quality of education. While the nation and the world on the whole are still trying to work on the Millennium Development Goals, of which access to basic education is…