WOMANKIND’s partnership programmes in Tamil Nadu State help women in practical and supportive ways to meet – and overcome – the many and substantial disadvantages and challenges they face.
Over the years, many women have found their voice – here is just one:
Many years ago I joined the sangham. I did not have a clear idea of what it did, but I joined anyway! Now I am a federation leader of 46 villages and I became a local council member as well. I can now talk boldly in front of 5,000 people, whereas before I was shy to talk in front of 10!Through my participation in the council, we have managed to put three hand pumps in the village, as well as five street lamps. We have built three bus sheds and installed a TV in the community hall. We also built 10 houses for people below the poverty line.
Chellamal is a 36 year old Dalit women who was married at the age of 12.
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