Organizations

Call Shakti Vahini or the national helpline Childline to report human trafficking of tribal girls and women:
Shakti Vahini on +91-11-42244224, +91-9582909025 or the national helpline Childline on 1098.
Learn more: https://indiantribalheritage.org/?page_id=21889

“Rural communities certainly need education, but their life is interwoven with many social and cultural issues that must all be taken into account. UNESCO is right to argue that an integrated approach with a holistic view is appropriate.” – Santal educationist Boro Baski in “India’s rural primary schools still have room for improvement” (Development + Cooperation, 22 May 2016)
https://www.dandc.eu/en/article/indias-rural-primary-schools-still-have-room-improvement
https://indiantribalheritage.org/?p=20429

Enrolling Irula and Narikurava children in Sarva Siksha Abiyan (government) schools: Parents realize the importance of education – Tamil Nadu

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R. Arivanantham, The Hindu, Krishnagiri, January 5, 2011 The Sarva Siksha Abiyan (SSA) has been taking all efforts to improve the standard of education of the less privileged Narikuravas and Irulas in the district. Among the 10 blocks in the district, non-enrolment these people in schools is predominant in Thaly, Kelamangalam, Shoolagiri, Hosur and Uthangarai adjoining … Read more

A not-for-profit venture promoting sustainable farming practices and a sense of participation by individuals and communities: reStore – Chennai

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Organic Farming: The reality behind the myths bu Karthik Kumar An edited version of this article also appeared in The Business Line newspaper http://www.blonnet.com/2008/09/02/stories/2008090251610900.htm Organic farming is coming under attack from many quarters, even as awareness spreads that it is a more sustainable and healthier way to live. Criticism ranges, from, doubts about its lack … Read more

Video | Pottery workshop activities in Ashadullapur – West Bengal

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Courtesy © 2013 Jakob Dörr Related posts Ashadullapur (videos, slideshows and more information) Sanyasi Lohar Village training programme View Tribal Cultural Heritage in India Foundation in a larger map

Adivasi Women’s Network: International Day of the World’s Indigenous People 2013 celebrations – Delhi

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Date: 9th August 2013
Text and photos courtesy 16-8-13 © Elina K. Horo

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This time the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People was celebrated along with the larger adivasi communities and organisation in Delhi. Consultations  and deliberations took place on 8-9th August.

It was first time we had this kind of collaborative programme of various organizations from 13 states. Hoping for more collaborative programme in future.

Adivasi Women’s Network
Elina K. Horo
Coordinator
1st Lane , Near Rose Cluster
Khorah Toli, Kokar,Ranchi,
Jharkhand, 834001

Contact No. 00 919470590748
E-mail: elinahoro@gmail.com

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Ruby Hembrom on Adivaani’s prize for English writing on indigenous ideology, thought and knowledge – International Day for the World’s Indigenous Peoples

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Read the full interview here >> Budhaditya Bhattacharya, The Hindu, NEW DELHI, August 30, 2013 Ruby Hembrom on Adivaani and the challenges of publishing Adivasi writing in English On August 8 this year, the eve of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Ruby Hembrom decided to institute Adivasi Pickle, a “prize for indigenous ideology, thought … Read more