Understanding the Community: Relationship and Ownership
As a social worker, I know that developing a relationship with the community has a […]
The Year That Was: Embracing Failure
“A good experience should show you windows and mirrors“, said my mentor Parul Sheth, one […]
Section 377 Goes Straight to Court
July 10th, 2018 may be a historic day for LGBTQIA+ rights in India. That Tuesday […]
Let’s Talk About Sexual Reproductive Health
It’s taboo. It’s never discussed. Whenever you say the “s” word, the older girls will […]
Snapshot into the Life of a Community Media Journalist
My project at Video Volunteers (VV) centers around business operations. A typical day at VV […]
Serve, Learn , Lead (and stay motivated while doing it!)
I have spent the past few months supporting a cohort of Clinton Fellows who are […]
Aiming for Accessibility in a Digital Space
You are reading this blog post. Or more accurately, you are engaging with the text […]
From Personal to Professional: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
In the spring of 2014, I had the privilege of giving a TEDx talk at […]
Empowerment through Self-Help: Observations from Site Visits
Whenever I am out on field work, I have an elevated sense of work contentment. […]
Barefoot Solutions: Questioning Problem Solving in Development, Part 1
Sunday, January 28th, 2018 was an unseasonably warm day in Banswara, Rajasthan. The morning […]