Kiran Verma

Food Security, Livelihood and Community Empowerment are the three pillars of development. Vikas Samvad has made an effort to construct the framework of holistic development in Madhya Pradesh. Here is a documentary for you - https://lnkd.in/dreNKW62

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From dispelling myths to ensuring effective information dissemination, community health workers are eliminating barriers to family planning in Bihar.  Watch the next episode of #FieldChangemakers to know how! #WorldPopulationDay #FamilyPlanning #ProgressStories #Health #Empowerment #Development #SDGs

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“The youth is aware of climate change and wants to do something about it.” This is something we assume about the young people of India, especially for the educated and urban youth. But how much does the youth actually know? How confident they feel in their knowledge? How aware are they about the imoact of climate change on their own lives-their own health? How ready are they to participate in the climate action movement? Do they know how to translate their readiness into action? These are the questions that Youth Ki Awaaz, PCI India and Dalberg are collectively trying to get answers to in their latest study. The pilot survey of this study got responses from 894 young people from across India and unveiled some important insights. Despite the hopeful fact that a lot of young people did know about climate change as an issue, their understanding lagged in understanding the manifold implications of climate change. For instance, less than two-thirds of the respondents thought epidemics, food shortage, diseases from contaminated food and water can occur as a consequence of climate change while majority agreed on change in weather pattern as its consequence. This observation highlights that communication about climate change is yet to move beyond the sphere of “environmental issues” and into one where its impact is discussed more in terms of people’s everyday lives. Addressing aspects like livelihood loss or health risks using an intersectional lens makes climate change a personal everyday issue for everyone rather than a distant, abstract problem. The full report can be read here : https://lnkd.in/dgndFFi6 This study is one in the series of inspections into the realm of how climate change and its impacts are being perceived and understood by young people –the most important demographic when it comes to building resilience against climate change. As we go forward, such studies will be an important tool in determining the course of climate movement. Diving a layer deeper into understanding the climate perception landscape is as crucial as mapping the factors, effects and mitigation strategies.

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Rural poverty in India is a complex issue, and several socioeconomic factors contribute to it. The key determinants include: #Dependency #Ratio Households with a higher dependency ratio, meaning more non-working members, are more likely to be poor * #Education Lower levels of education, particularly years of schooling, significantly impact #poverty levels -* #Occupation* #Engagement in low-paying or unstable occupations contributes to poverty #Gender of Household Head Female-headed households are more vulnerable to poverty Per #Capita Monthly Income Lower income levels directly affect poverty status #Access to #Credit Limited access to credit and financial services exacerbates poverty - #Caste and #Tribe Poverty is disproportionately high among certain caste and tribe groups #Health and #Education Limited access to quality healthcare and education perpetuates poverty #Geographical #Location Remote or resource-scarce areas face unique challenges These factors intertwine, creating a poverty trap that's difficult to escape. For instance, limited #education options lead to lower-paying #jobs, reducing income and access to #credit, #healthcare, and #education. The 2024 #Global #Multidimensional #Poverty #Index report highlights that 84% of the world's poor live in rural areas, with India being one of the countries with the largest number of poor individuals. Addressing rural poverty requires a multifaceted approach, incorporating #education, #economic #empowerment, and social inclusion strategies. Reforming #policies and #programs, such as those supported by the UNAccc (UNITY OF NATIONS ACTION FOR CLIMATE CHANGE COUNCIL) , can play a crucial role in addressing these #socioeconomic determinants. Some potential solutions include: Improving Access to Education and Healthcare Investing in #qualityeducation and healthcare services in rural areas. #Economic #Empowerment Providing training, credit, and livelihood opportunities for rural households. #Social #Inclusion Addressing caste and tribe disparities through targeted programs. #Infrastructure #Development Enhancing rural infrastructure to facilitate access to markets and services. By understanding the complex interplay of #socioeconomic factors contributing to rural poverty in #India, we can work towards effective solutions to improve #livelihoods and #quality of #life. Narendra Modi NITI Aayog NITI Aayog Official Rajiv Kumar Rajiv Kumar UNAccc (UNITY OF NATIONS ACTION FOR CLIMATE CHANGE COUNCIL) Gottlieb W. Keller Neville Gaunt 💡⚡️ H.E. Sir Dr Ian Peter Anderson Prof. Amit Sharma (PhD) United Nations UN SDG Action Campaign

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Are We Overlooking Critical Flaws in Our Child Nutrition Programs? 📘 In "Public Service Delivery: Does Accountability & Local Institutions Matter?", we delve deeper into the hidden challenges that hinder the effectiveness of child nutrition programs in India. Are our methodologies in assessing these programs comprehensive enough? What key factors are consistently overlooked in our rush to declare progress? 🔍 Join the discussion as we explore nuanced insights that question standard approaches and uncover the layers of complexity within public health initiatives. 👥 A must-read for those involved in policy-making, academic research, and on-ground implementation who are ready to think differently. 🔗 Publisher's Website: https://lnkd.in/dwfSJdWu... Amazon: https://amzn.in/d/0eJYqEs #PublicServiceDelivery #ChildNutrition #DeepDive #CriticalThinking #BookLaunch

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Protecting children from sexual abuse requires a multi-faceted approach. Astha mahila evam bal vikash sansthan jaunpur Uttar Pradesh are some ways to help prevent child sexual abuse: 1. *#Education and #Awareness*: Teach children about body safety, boundaries, and consent. Inform them about the difference between safe and unsafe touch. 2. *#Communication*: #Encourage open communication with children, and listen to their concerns without judgment. 3. *#Supervision*: Ensure adequate supervision of children, especially in public places or during interactions with adults. 4. *#Screening*: Conduct thorough background checks on individuals working with or around children. 5. *#Safe Environments*: Create safe environments by removing access to harmful materials or situations. 6. *#Family Support*: Foster a supportive family environment where children feel comfortable discussing concerns. 7. *#Community Involvement*: Engage with community resources, such as child protection services and support groups. 8. *#Reporting*: Report suspected cases of child sexual abuse to authorities immediately. 9. *#Support Survivors*: Provide support and resources to survivors of child sexual abuse. 10. *Ongoing Efforts*: Continuously update knowledge and strategies to prevent child sexual abuse. Remember, protecting children from sexual abuse is a collective responsibility. By working together, we can create a safer environment for all children . A confidential complaint box has been installed in the school by Aastha mahila evam bal vikash sansthan. If any girl child has any problem, she can write it down on a paper. This is a good experiment which the management team of the school sends every two days. is looked into and appropriate action is taken. Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage Anubhuti Trust CRY - Child Rights and You British Asian Trust UNICEF Teach For India APEA Asha for Education American India Foundation Jacky Repila Free the Slaves Usha International Plan_India GLOBAL YOUTH ORGANIZATION Global Fund for Women Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation

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Protecting children from sexual abuse requires a multi-faceted approach. Astha mahila evam bal vikash sansthan jaunpur Uttar Pradesh are some ways to help prevent child sexual abuse: 1. *#Education and #Awareness*: Teach children about body safety, boundaries, and consent. Inform them about the difference between safe and unsafe touch. 2. *#Communication*: #Encourage open communication with children, and listen to their concerns without judgment. 3. *#Supervision*: Ensure adequate supervision of children, especially in public places or during interactions with adults. 4. *#Screening*: Conduct thorough background checks on individuals working with or around children. 5. *#Safe Environments*: Create safe environments by removing access to harmful materials or situations. 6. *#Family Support*: Foster a supportive family environment where children feel comfortable discussing concerns. 7. *#Community Involvement*: Engage with community resources, such as child protection services and support groups. 8. *#Reporting*: Report suspected cases of child sexual abuse to authorities immediately. 9. *#Support Survivors*: Provide support and resources to survivors of child sexual abuse. 10. *Ongoing Efforts*: Continuously update knowledge and strategies to prevent child sexual abuse. Remember, protecting children from sexual abuse is a collective responsibility. By working together, we can create a safer environment for all children . A confidential complaint box has been installed in the school by Aastha mahila evam bal vikash sansthan. If any girl child has any problem, she can write it down on a paper. This is a good experiment which the management team of the school sends every two days. is looked into and appropriate action is taken. Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage Anubhuti Trust CRY - Child Rights and You British Asian Trust UNICEF Teach For India APEA Asha for Education American India Foundation Jacky Repila Free the Slaves Usha International Plan_India GLOBAL YOUTH ORGANIZATION Global Fund for Women Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation

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"Bhopal is not just a tragedy—it’s a system, a cycle of violence against the marginalized." The Bhopal Gas Tragedy isn't a standalone event — it's part of a broader pattern of corporate crimes and environmental injustice that disproportionately harm the marginalized. As Jiya Pandya shares in this compelling Death Panel podcast, we need to recognize how systems of power continue to exploit communities in India, long after disasters like Bhopal have left the headlines. It’s not just history—it’s happening today. 'We have to think of the law as a site of active violence when it enables corporate impunity.' Listen to the full episode here:  https://lnkd.in/dkh88e43 #EnvironmentalJustice #CorporateAccountability #BhopalDisaster #IndustrialDisasters #India

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It is encouraging to see that we have begun implementing NEP 2020. The new NCERT Class VI social science textbook, titled "Exploring Society India and Beyond," aims to promote India-centric education in line with NEP 2020 and National Curriculum Framework School Education. This update integrates themes from various disciplines into a single book, emphasizing critical thinking and relevance to students' environments. The textbook features five main themes that combine history, geography, political science, and economics. It focuses on reducing rote learning with engaging visuals and pedagogical activities. The revised content highlights India's early civilizations and cultural heritage, while some details from previous textbooks, like the ancient Indian kingdoms and the caste system, have been omitted. The integrated approach merges history, geography, and civics into one subject, promoting interconnected learning. The update reflects recent changes in political, social, economic, and technological contexts post-Covid-19, aiming to alleviate academic burden. To familiarize teachers with the new approach, NCERT recently conducted training sessions for key resource persons, with additional sessions available online for a broader audience. #nep2020 #indianeducation #integratededucation

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#FNHW National Conclave 2024 begins in 3 days on how SHGs are focusing on #Womenempowerment to actualize the #ViksitBharat vision.

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The Role of Gender Equality in Rural Development: Insights from Uttarakhand Uttarakhand is one of the hilly states of India, which is also facing the problem of rural development. There is a gender-biased work structure in rural areas where women overwhelmingly work in agriculture-related occupations while their male counterparts work in non-farm occupations. The result is high female toiling that provides little or no opportunity to go beyond their geographical and social limitations, raises issues of another kind. The elders limit women to traditional roles like being a daughter, daughter-in-law, wife, housewife, and mother. This leads to men leaving for work, leaving women as the main caregivers and providers. Despite tough living conditions and personal struggles, these women are the main support for their families, working hard both at home and on farms. But their hard work and sacrifice are often not recognized enough. Seen as the "weaker gender," their contributions are not valued much. This shows how important it is to help women gain strength in rural areas. To really help these women, we need to change the tough things they go through into strength.  We need to make changes in society to help them and let them reach their full potential. A few repercussions of this gender bias are: ● Women not going to school means they stay and do farming and household work only. ● Not having training for growth means they can't improve their living standards. ● Being far from the rest of the world and not knowing about new technologies and market scenarios. These things keep women stuck in doing hard farm work that doesn't help the area grow much. Uttarakhand's story shows how much better rural areas can be if men and women are treated the same. The government needs to provide adequate coverage through welfare schemes. Additionally, the state administration should extend adequate technical and financial support for water conservation. Furthermore, steps should be taken to encourage improved agronomic practices for higher farm productivity, including improved soil treatment, increased water holding capacity, judicious use of chemicals, and enhanced soil carbon storage. However, rural communities are still waiting for these initiatives to be implemented. I am part of OCS Foundation, an NGO dedicated to women's empowerment and gender equality, several years ago. Working with them inspired me to start an initiative Nirvana Organic, a social enterprise that supports the hardworking women farmers and entrepreneurs of Uttarakhand. We started training programs, assisting them to market their products and providing them with an e-commerce platform to sell their products directly to customers. Know more :www.nirvanaorganic.in #sustainablefarming #womenempowerment #consciousbusiness #socialenterprise #nirvanaorganic

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This is how Giving journeys start or grow. So tell us where yours started from? And how do you use your time, talent and resources to give back to your communities? #vallindia #vall #giving #givingback #givingstories #AnyoneCanGive

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Education and economic empowerment of adolescents and young girls are closely linked. Career counselling is core to facilitate this linkage. Sharing my piece on how PCI India is counselling adolescent girls via teachers for their goals and careers in Jharkhand. thanks to Rise Up Cummins Inc. for their mentoring and support. #WorldYouthSkillsDay #CareerCounselling #AdolescentGirls #SayNotoChildMarriage

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Educating girls is one of the most powerful tools to prevent child marriage. In 2010, YGB partnered with Nishtha in West Bengal and launched SISTER AID, an innovative women’s empowerment micro-loan program. It does not charge interest for loans but requires every borrower to save 50 rupees monthly for their young girls’ education. Starting with 50 women, YGB has grown this program to provide 550 impoverished women (45 groups) with small loans for income-earning businesses. So far, SISTER AID has helped over 600 young girls every year to continue their primary education while preventing them from being forced into child marriage or labor. Many girls continue to higher education with our Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE), aiming for college degrees. Offering educational opportunities early is the key to optimizing the impact on their life.

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Lucky for us I had the chance to meet Father Jerry very early in our journey of V-ALL in the North East. His insights on the approach and the region really helped us think about what we were structuring and we still made a lot of mistakes. After spending a couple of weeks I realised some very basic things. 1. In the impact space of mainland India we just club it as the North East and it is an after thought, the diversity region. 2. Most organisations from outside working there don't understand the diversity of people. If we say India is diverse, the states in the North East are extremely different. North and South Assam are poles apart from each other forget the other states 3. The youth and people in all the states carry trauma and lived experience that we don't even understand. The challenges are different. All I remember from Father Jerry's, Shannon Massar and a lot of others advice and now from our pilots is to listen and to remember that a cut and paste approach is not going to be the solution. The context is different and without locals to conceptualise the solution, we will never be able to help or cause any impact. For us at V-ALL we now have a local team of 7 interns who will think of what next. #vallindia #theroadahead #startup #socialimpact #vall V-ALL

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Are you a social entrepreneur in India with a groundbreaking idea to combat poverty? AGAPE is seeking innovative pilot projects that can be scaled to eradicate severe poverty. We're looking for solutions that are cost-effective, have a high chance of success, and demonstrate potential for large-scale impact. Our past grantees have achieved remarkable results: from boosting the incomes of Dalit women farmers in Tamil Nadu to empowering women to start their own tailoring cooperatives in Kerala. Want to be next? Apply for our AGAPE Grant and receive funding and mentorship to bring your vision to life. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gfgFmkFC #AGAPE #Grant #SocialImpact #PovertyEradication #India

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We need to see Commons and Commoning as a pathway to inclusive and sustainable development.

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