Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Listen to the radio…

Working in an organization that uses radio to impact people’s lives, it is but natural such stories catch my eye. I came across this report on how radio is making women in Pastapur, Andhra Pradesh, confident and vocal. Hear the song being recorded by the older women of the community, it’s lovely.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Toilets for brides

An interesting thing is happening quite close to the Indian capital. Women are expressing their desire for a clean and safe toilet as a condition for marriage. I came upon this news on a global blog. Once again we are made to realize what the humble toilet truly entails for women’s rights in the developing world.