Author: Kulsum Mustafa

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“I decided to earn people’s blessings”

It was a magical, life-changing moment when her husband’s generosity to a stranger coincided with the healing of her sick child. Sapna Upadhyaya decided to provide for the medical needs of underprivileged children suffering from cancer and launched livelihood programs to support their families. Here she talks about her journey.

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Muharram mourning – the village way

With digital invites the norm, did you know the ancient tradition of door-to-door verbal invites still continues? That’s not the only custom that sets UP villages apart either.

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Village shelter for animals in distress

One man’s passion for animals helps creatures in distress – from monkeys to donkeys, dogs to ducks – on the outskirts of Lucknow. But running an animal shelter isn’t always easy.

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30 hours to literacy

Spending an hour every day on activities and custom-made lessons in a cheerful environment helps migrant workers of all ages come out of literacy poverty.

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Enabling policies are necessary to ensure gender equality

The pandemic has exacerbated the multiple barriers that women face. Gender-specific policies and accountability in implementation are needed to ensure gender inclusivity

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Committed efforts will create progressive villages

By working together with zeal, development organizations and governments can overcome inherent challenges in rural India and bring about a positive change