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The pursuit of physical strength is traditionally encouraged in boys, but rarely in girls. Not just in India but all over the world, even in developed countries, the world of sports remains heavily dominated by men—both in professional arenas and informal spaces. Girls and women are therefore kept away from the transformative benefits that sports… Continue reading Harnessing the strength within: sports and self-defence as a pathway to empowering girls

In mid-September, Bernard Giraud (President and Co-founder of Livelihoods Funds) and Amla Natarajan (Senior Project Manager for India at Livelihoods Funds) were welcomed again to Araku Valley. Beyond their intention of spending time in the field and touching base with Naandi’s leadership and operations teams, their visit reaffirmed to all the nature of the Naandi-Livelihoods… Continue reading Re-connect and Re-envision: Naandi’s teams and smallholder farmers welcome Bernard from the Livelihoods Funds back to Araku Valley

Over the past few months, Naandi and the University of East London (UEL) have collaborated closely to design and launch a study on Dignity and Menstrual Health. To gather meaningful data, the team developed a survey to unveil how young girls perceive and experience their periods. With Naandi being connected to thousands of Indian girls… Continue reading Naandi and University of East London team up to uncover the realities of menstrual health for young girls in India

At a recent Job Drive organised by The Job Factory in Pune, Maharashtra, an inspiring scene unfolded: fathers, brothers, and husbands waited outside interview rooms, offering silent but heartfelt support to their daughters, sisters, and wives as they took first steps toward new career opportunities. This open display of solidarity carries a vital message which… Continue reading Welcoming men to the mission of gender equality