The woman who lifted a village - BBC
Here is the story of one woman who, with no formal education or experience, lifted an entire village from poverty by empowering the women around her. Shantha is a dynamic, graceful …
To End Extreme Poverty, Learn from a Small Village in India
Jun 4, 2013 · At the time, Devi took a bold step for a poor woman used to living in the shadows of society. She joined a women's self-help group in her village and took a small loan to raise …
Rural. Poor. Girl.. “All of us are born into a reality that… | by ...
Apr 22, 2019 · Girls, especially in rural India where I grew up, are generally considered worthless, a liability or a burden. If they’re considered useful, it is only for cooking the dishes, keeping the …
Meet The Women From Rural Areas Who Inspired Millions
Mar 18, 2021 · Hailing from the village of Nagana in the district of Banaskantha, 62-year-old Navalben Dalsangbhai Chaudhary defied all odds to cause a mini-revolution in her district. …
Women lead Indian families as men migrate - BBC
Jun 1, 2023 · Independent and confident, Usha Devi is now a leader amongst women in her village. Her job as the head of a self-help group involves enrolling women into a government …
MY STORY: I Met A Girl From Rural Karnataka Who Has Fought All …
Feb 25, 2015 · She was 14 years old and one of the 21 girls from rural north Karnataka we met to talk about the barriers that prevent them from remaining in school. Wearing a shimmery white …
70 years of Independence: 5 inspiring stories of rural women …
Aug 12, 2017 · On the occasion of 71st Independence Day, India TV brings to you five stories of rural Indian women achieving the impossible: Dalmi Patgiri, who hails from interior Assam, …
These 10 Women Sarpanches Are Leading a Quiet Revolution …
Feb 7, 2017 · Here are 10 incredible women sarpanch leaders who have made a significant difference in their communities while inspiring others in the process. 1. Chhavi Rajawat. One …
Meet women from rural India who forge the way for ... - YourStory
Apr 7, 2020 · Meet the women of Bhimnagar village in Raigad district, Maharashtra. They were facing a lot of hardships for decades where they had to bear the burden of managing water, …
Woman by Woman : New Hope for the Villages of India
Vivid images portray the humanity of the people, the beauty of the countryside, as well as the poignant toll of centuries of poverty. In the film we meet women who are coming out of …