Women who lost control over food production in Kerala are now coming back to farming, using simple organic, locally adapted methods. Getting interested in this ecosystem...
Leading from front – Case of Allu Narayanamma
When women are economically and socially empowered, they become a potent force for a positive change. Here is the story of Allu Narayanamma which takes us through a journey of...
The ‘seed to market’ initiative – A move towards a green economy
Farmers when organized, guided and supported can chart their own development and progress. The organic farmers of Sirkazhi have proven this by following practices and processes...
Collective farming, collective benefits: A case of Women Farmers Collective
Access to land is the greatest limitation, especially for the poor women. The problem becomes more acute when these women are single and neglected by families, often leading to...
Women, families, communities
In 2004, the province of Aceh in Indonesia was affected by a devastating earthquake and tsunami. The impact on the rural communities was particularly harsh, exacerbating the...
Women breaking out of poverty
Kerala’s Kudumbashree (KDS) and Andhra Pradesh’s Indira Kranthi Patham (IKP) are two programmes that are often cited as having achieved both women’s empowerment and rural...