Anubhuti is carrying out a series of health camps in the last month as soon as COVID restrictions were fully lifted in Maharashtra. Kolegaon Health Camp, 10th April Communities are still emerging from long-term injuries of COVID, and such health support is part of our relief work. The acute financial instability, unemployment, malnutrition, and insecurity … Continue reading Health Camps with NT-DNT, Adivasi, migrant, rural, hilly communities
The Midday covers Community-Led NT-DNT Toilet Audit
Clogged, Dark, Dangerous: A first-of-its-kind audit of toilets used by nomadic and denotified tribes in the Thane district conducted last month reveals that Swachh Bharat is a long way off.. https://www.mid-day.com/sunday-mid-day/article/clogged-dark-and-dangerous-23219138
Social Justice Posters
Recently, on 20th of February on occasion of World Social Justice Day, Anubhuti launched a Social Justice Poster to celebrate our movements, our Constitutional values, and Human Rights. This is a 'foldable poster' showcasing artwork by grassroot youth made over the last few years. The youth have used various art forms such as memes, doodles, … Continue reading Social Justice Posters
The Wire covers our NT-DNT Toilet Audit
"For NT-DNT Communities in Maharashtra, Swachh Bharat Has Not Brought Clean Toilets. Classified as 'illegal' settlers by the state, nomadic and denotified communities are still denied access to basic sanitation facilities, a recent audit has found..": https://thewire.in/rights/for-nt-dnt-communities-in-maharashtra-swachh-bharat-has-not-brought-clean-toilets
Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti Celebration
We are all indebted to Jyotiba Phule, among many reasons is his digging out the true history and birth anniversary date of Shivaji Maharaj - an egalitarian, inclusive, just, secular ruler & leader who pioneered many innovative practices. Phule brought more clearly to us this version of Shivaji; we thank his pioneering efforts and later … Continue reading Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti Celebration
Youth Led NT-DNT Toilet Audit
We have started 'NT-DNT Toilet Audit' with the objective of gathering data for advocacy about the dire situation of NT-DNT communities' sanitation. As per founder & NT-DNT activist Deepa Pawar's 2021 study on NT-DNT Women's Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, all public services are anyway not planned or built keeping in mind nomadic populations. The needs … Continue reading Youth Led NT-DNT Toilet Audit
Indian Women’s Liberation Day Celebrated by Youth Cultural Activists
Today, 25th December, is celebrated as Indian Women's Liberation Day. Because on this day in 1927, Dr. Ambedkar took a radical stand against the anti-women, anti-Bahujan lawbook Manusmriti - he burnt it - that many in India believed in then, and continue to follow today. Anubhuti mentored Badlache Parv Kala Manch formed by youth from … Continue reading Indian Women’s Liberation Day Celebrated by Youth Cultural Activists
2021 COVID Response reaching Multiple Intersectionalities
The World Inequality report 2022 states that after the pandemic years, India's top 10% became the wealthiest ever, while the share of the bottom 50% is the lowest ever. This is a telling manifestation of how differently the last two years have impacted different populations. It is an indictment of prevailing economic and political systems … Continue reading 2021 COVID Response reaching Multiple Intersectionalities
Founder Deepa one of the winners of Martha Farrell Awards
Anubhuti's Founder Deepa Pawar has just been announced the winner in the 'Most Promising Individual' Category in the 5th Martha Farrell Award, held yesterday in New Delhi. The awards are given out in memory of Martha Farrell, a well-known feminist activist who lost her life in an attack while working in Afghanistan. Deepa was selected … Continue reading Founder Deepa one of the winners of Martha Farrell Awards
Presenting our Anti Discrimination Committee 2021!
Honored to announce our Anti Discrimination Committee members! All of them belong to marginalized communities and identities, and have lived experiences of discriminations due to social hierarchies. Do go through their profiles, we are truly privileged to have them. Many a times Bahujan representation remains tokenist. We strive to dismantle such practices, and are privileged … Continue reading Presenting our Anti Discrimination Committee 2021!