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 2021-23!
Honored to announce our Anti Discrimination Committee members of 2021-2023! 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 … Continue reading Presenting our Anti Discrimination Committee 2021-23!
Vaccination Drive with 1500 NT-DNT persons
A hugely successful Vaccination Drive for 1500 NT-DNT (Nomadic & Denotified Tribe) persons was organized in a community in Vitthalwadi, Kalyan, in Thane District, Maharashtra. Community leaders stated that this was the first such drive all over Maharashtra. We have huge appreciation for the community volunteers who managed this mammoth 3 day event, taking care … Continue reading Vaccination Drive with 1500 NT-DNT persons
Flood Relief with NT-DNT families
As rains and flooding lashed western Maharashtra, the worst affected have been Nomadic & Denotified families (NT-DNTs). They live on the most risky land - marshy land, banks of rivers, base and slope of hills, undeveloped land, near forests, among high grasses and bushes. This makes them much more vulnerable to natural disasters like floods, … Continue reading Flood Relief with NT-DNT families
Progressive traditions to celebrate 15th August Independance Day
It is very important to introduce new traditions, that are more democratic, moving further towards Constitutional values, on days of national importance like 15th August, that is Indian Independence Day. This is exactly what youth leaders in Rahtoli, Badlapur and Kolegaon, Dombivali did successfully, by bringing various stakeholders and community members together for social causes, … Continue reading Progressive traditions to celebrate 15th August Independance Day
Celebrating Social Justice Day and Women’s Day with Police Stakeholders
On the occasion of World Day Of Social Justice which is observed on February 20 every year, and in the month of March, celebrated as Women's History Month on occasion of 8 March being International Women's Day, Anubhuti decided to celebrate with one of the most important stakeholders in upholding Justice and Women's Rights, that … Continue reading Celebrating Social Justice Day and Women’s Day with Police Stakeholders