We had a powerful experience few days before at the Counter Narratives Conference by Mariwala Health Initiative in collaboration with KC College and HSNC University, Mumbai. It was an honor to have a role in setting the context for the two-day Conference, as our Founder Deepa Pawar was the Opening Plenary Speaker . With panels … Continue reading At the Counter Narratives Conference
Developing Scientific Thought in Adolescent Girls
This event was designed to support and encourage scientific thinking in adolescent girls and young women from Nomadic Denotified Tribes, Adivasi and rural communities. We feel an organizational and constitutional responsibility to facilitate scientific, critical, investigative, experimental, observation and questioning skills within youth. As part of our commitment to the next generation, Anubhuti co-ordinated a … Continue reading Developing Scientific Thought in Adolescent Girls
Mental health justice: How philanthropy can lead to systemic change
The need for culturally rooted and community knowledge led interventions in MentalHealth, in context of historical, intergenerational criminalization and trauma that communities like the Nomadic and Denotified Tribes have experienced, is highlighted in this piece. As Deepa Pawar says, “Mental illness in our community is a systemic consequence of criminalisation, social injustice, and marginalisation. It … Continue reading Mental health justice: How philanthropy can lead to systemic change
Republic Day Flash Mob
This year for Indian Republic Day, a force of youth took to the streets and danced to the beats of Indian democracy and constitutionalism, making us all dance and sing with them. This was not only a performance, but an assertion of their stance on India's democratic and republic history (both past and present). A … Continue reading Republic Day Flash Mob
Remembering our great Feminist icons
As we approach the 75th Republic Day of India tomorrow, and for this entire month of January, we are remembering our great women icons whose Jayanti, that is birth anniversaries, fall in this month. Savitribai Phule, Fatima Sheikh, and Jijasaheb , who not only represent the diversity of Indian grassroot communities who have led social, … Continue reading Remembering our great Feminist icons
Fellows Training – How To Conduct Survey
The workshop focused on how to conduct a survey effectively, outlining its purpose, value, research ethics and rules. It emphasized the importance of adapting one's approach to the community being surveyed. The participants learned about the mindset they should adopt when interacting with people, including the use of respectful language, appropriate attire, and maintaining discipline. … Continue reading Fellows Training – How To Conduct Survey
Zine Art
The regressive thoughts that texts like the Manusmriti poisoned our minds with, are being collectively purged by the young generations, they are rejecting all kinds of mental, physical and intellectual slavery, instead working for liberation and dignity of everyone. See below, Zine created by youth leaders on occasion of Indian Women's Liberation Day #ManusmritiDahanDin
What Will 2025 Hold?
As we enter into 2025 there is an abundance of meaningful reflection on how we got to where we are today and setting intentions for future endeavours. 2025 marks 9 years since Anbhuti’s establishment, Founder-Director Deepa Pawar was able to build this organisation with unique insight and first hand knowledge because she belongs to a … Continue reading What Will 2025 Hold?
Savitri Utsav – Remembering our Great Women Icons
Celebrated #SavitriUtsav with almost 200 women from more than 10 villages and tent communities a few days back on occasion of Savitribai Phule Jayanti. These women don't need to remember Savitri, Fatima, Mukta, Nangeli, Jijasaheb, Ramai, Akka Mahadevi... and our countless feminist, human rights, anti violence icons.. because these leaders are their foremothers, their very … Continue reading Savitri Utsav – Remembering our Great Women Icons
Farewell to the second cohort of Guts Fellows – Deep Reflections & Taking the Journey ahead!
"I have made mistakes that have taken me back a few steps" is a statement of great courage, and honesty, in response to what have been any changes in self in the past one year. This is difficult for many older activists to admit oftentimes. The fact that the youth's family stand by her, support … Continue reading Farewell to the second cohort of Guts Fellows – Deep Reflections & Taking the Journey ahead!