Marginalised communities, especially women and LGBTQIA+ individuals often have very few spaces where they can come together without fear, judgement, or social labels. Limited interaction and deep-rooted stereotypes continue to create distance and misunderstanding. Creating shared platforms where people can meet as equals is important because inclusion grows through lived

The nature of education is gradually shifting from rote-based instruction to learning that is meaningful, practical, and rooted in real-life experiences. Today, it is no longer enough for students to memorise concepts; they need to understand, visualise, and apply them. This shift in the education pattern is especially important for

Pune: 10th January 2025 by ImpactLens Correspondent Foundation days in the development sector are usually moments of retrospection—annual reports, panel discussions, workshops, and carefully drafted speeches. They are important, but they often mirror the very routines staff navigate all year. In its  28th Foundation Day celebrations, Centre for Youth Development

Bharti Pandey, Chamoli, Uttarakhand My childhood was full of challenges. My mother and siblings endured years of domestic violence, which impacted our physical and mental health. Somehow, I completed my schooling in the village and moved to Almora to pursue my BA. While studying, I worked as a local reporter

Pramila Majhi, Rayagada, Odisha My journey from a small village girl to an environmental conservationist and community leader has been possible because of the support of TDH, Living Farms, and my parents’ belief in me. I spent my childhood close to nature. Later, my father enrolled me in a hostel-based