Tag: Scheduled caste
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...
Untouchability as practised in Churches
Christian Dalits are not allowed to sing in churches. They are even buried in separate graves are not allowed to move out of their caste even if they convert. This is a clear sign of caste based discrimination as is practised in many parts of India. This so-called “tradition” exists...
The Case of the Missing Tehsildar
Ambagad Chowki, Chhattisgarh, is in need of a regular Revenue Officer.
Harsh Realities of Dalits in India
64 years of freedom and dalits remain captive.
Unemployment Forces Youth Into Gutters
The caste of those doing manual scavenging has changed, but the exploitation remains.
Learning Together, Eating Separately
In Gairsen, Uttarakhand, embedded caste practices prevent children from sitting together at their midday meal.
Tribal Girl Yearns For College
Alamelu has been waiting for her community certificate to enter college for more than one year.