Tag: Mani Manickem
Jessica Mayberry is now an Ashoka Fellow!
VV’s Founding Director Jessica Mayberry recently received a fellowship form Ashoka Foundation. Read her profile here . More than 30 years ago, Ashoka’s founder coined the term ‘social entrepreneur.’ The award VV’s Jessica has won is one of the most distinguished awards someone in the social sector can receive. Ashoka describes...
Govt. takes away Right to Education
Government schools in Chennai slums are being closed down by the state.
Ambedkar Statue Put Behind Bars
Dalits feel insulted after an Ambedkar statue had to be protected with grills in Chennai.
Tribal Girl Yearns For College
Alamelu has been waiting for her community certificate to enter college for more than one year.
Corruption Makes RTI Meaningless
Appointment of Information Commissioners who uphold the RTI Act is not done transparently in Tamil Nadu.
Indian Transgenders Seek Job, Dignity
Members of the Transgender community in India’s Tamil Nadu request the state to give them jobs and the right to a life of dignity.
Liquor Sans Bill Strategy To Kill?
Adulterated alcohol kills hundreds in India every year. This video highlights one of the reasons why it happens: Shops sell alcohol without a bill.