Community Correspondents

Varsha Jawalgekar

Rather than remaining a victim, Varsha Jawalgekar deflected the blows of domestic violence inflicted upon her by her husband and became a champion of women’s rights. Currently a leader at the Parivartan Kendra (Centre for Change), Varsha also channels her human rights activism into various organizations in Maharashta and Bihar. She uses her IndiaUnheard Community Correspondent videos as calls to action for the people of her community and officials who have the power to effect positive change.

Videos from Varsha

Female Tabla Maestro Succeeds Despite Bias

 
/ September 15, 2011

Shobha, a talented tabla player had to battle against patriarchy to follow her dreams.

Land and Life Lost in Bihar.

 
/ July 18, 2011

A young woman dies and frustrations rise over a land grab attempt in a Dalit community in Bihar.

Women, The Second Sex In Media

 
/ June 24, 2011

Female journalists in Bihar bemoan the fact that Media remains a male-dominated space.

Unemployment Forces Youth Into Gutters

 
/ May 20, 2011

The caste of those doing manual scavenging has changed, but the exploitation remains.

Microcredit Incites Caste Violence

 
/ March 25, 2011

A local moneylender vengefully attacks a Dalit woman from a microfinance group

Girl Fights poverty, Gives Inspiration

 
/ January 27, 2011

A young girl in Patna, Mustari, overcomes loss and poverty, prioritises education.

Women Master Art Of Farming

 
/ January 4, 2011

Women break into male domain of agriculture and set up a farming cooperative in Bihar.