Stories of Change
ARPAN Brings Me Out of My Shell- Hema Patni
I’m a well-educated 33 year old woman. I have a B.A. in English from Pithoragarh. But I want you to know – I have experienced deep and debilitating repression in my life
Tulsi Devi (Chakkarpur): A Voice of the Raji Community
Tulsi Devi, a 32-year-old Vanraji woman from Banraji Basti in Chakkarpur, Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand), has emerged as a powerful community leader.
Chanchala Devi (Kulekh) Raised Her Voice against Illegal Liquor
Chanchala Devi is a 53-year-old single Raji woman from Kulekh village in Pithoragarh district. She raised the issue of illegal liquor sales in her village during a women’s collective meeting.
Govindi Devi (Ganagaon): A Beacon of Leadership and Empowerment
Govindi Devi, a 27-year-old Raji woman from the remote village of Ganagaon in Pithoragarh district, has emerged as a shining example of resilience, leadership, and community mobilisation.
Kavita Devi, a Fearless Raji Women from Kimkhola
Kavita Devi, a 26-year-old woman farmer from Kimkhola village in Dharchula block, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, has transformed into a strong community leader.
Kimkhola Rises: The Raji Fight for a Multipurpose Building
In the remote mountainous belt of Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, two Raji villages – Kimkhola and Bhaktirwa – have demonstrated how collective action and determined leadership can turn promises into reality.