The Freedom to Contribute; The Freedom to Change
A returning volunteer from Germany, Johanna has learnt many important lessons from her time at Tender Heart. She reflects on some key takeaways, as well as what keeps her coming back
Year: 2020
Stories, Myths and Interpretations: A Gallery
“There are stories behind some paintings and none behind some. In the case of some, it is easier to interpret the story without having to be told [verbally] by the artist.” – Bhajju Shyam
Chup raho
A powerful poem that inspires you to raise your voice when other voices try to silence you
When Tellers Rise and Stories Fall… The Voice of a Storywallah
In our Linkedin Age where storytellers outnumber the stories worth their salt, what may help us tell a true story and its narrator from the rest of the world? A seasoned storyman tells us.
The Faces that Make the City Beautiful: Life and Times of Manual Scavengers
A seasoned photographer talks about his deep relationship with a community that was flung to the lowest pits of the society, and his efforts to bring them to the surface
From Disaster to Development: Exploring Rural Livelihoods
A Development Management Expert discusses the need and significance of focussing on building rural livelihoods on the basis of local historical realities
The Waste Pickers’ Revolution: Organising for Livelihoods and Rights
A scorchingly insightful conversation about the waste pickers who keep the dream and possibility of Swachh Bharat alive by risking their own lives
Working through Disabilities: Catalysing Change
A governance and entrepreneurial thinker proposes a remarkable education-livelihood continuum for the differently abled
Grassroot Dalit Singing Tradition Keeps Ambedkar’s Philosophy Alive
From Chokhamela, the 13th century Mahar saint poet to Vilas Ghorge, meet the unexpected grassroots cultural activists keeping Ambedkar’s philosophy alive
In Manipur, Women Lead The Peace Movement
Leading the movements for peace in Northeast India, Binalakshmi Nepram shares crucial lessons the rest of the country can benefit from today
