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Ashoka’s Livelihoods for All Initiative in South Asia seeks to transform the livelihoods landscape by addressing rising inequality and exclusion and by fostering innovation and scalable programmes. It aims to catalyse synergies among ecosystem players by equipping them to become changemakers and contribute to systems change.


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A woman using a digital tablet-digital rights and privacy

August 9, 2022
Data protection and digital rights in India
In a country where digital literacy and access still have a long way to go, what shape do digital rights and data protection laws need to take?
A woman farmer in a pink saree in a rice field_PC PRAN-organic farming

July 19, 2022
“I will try organic farming”: Women in Gaya make a choice
Women farmers in Bihar’s Gaya district decided to pursue organic farming despite resistance from all quarters. It improved their social standing and family’s health.
women from the korku community with a palanquin that contains food grains-korku people

May 19, 2022
A fine balance: Korku people’s nutrition palki and a wholesome diet
The Korku people of Madhya Pradesh celebrate POSHAN Maah by carrying locally grown vegetables in a palki around their village, just like they worship their deities.
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May 10, 2022
Government partnerships: What makes them successful?
Nonprofits that work with the government must prioritise patience and perseverance as necessary skills in their partnerships.

March 15, 2022
Faith in business: Nagaland’s nonprofits and religious networks 
As societal mindsets are difficult to challenge, nonprofits working on youth entrepreneurship in Nagaland are trying to build conversations through church groups.
A red chilli and other spices such as turmeric powder and ginger powder on wooden spoons_Flickr-women farmers social enterprise

March 10, 2022
Women farmers and the market: Can nonprofits bridge the gap?
What changes must nonprofits undertake if they want to build a market-led enterprise for women farmers?
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February 24, 2022
Back to school
Apart from encouraging school children to take up agriculture, rural Assam’s nutrition gardens are also helping community elders become equal stakeholders in schools.
Seven boys sitting outside a fish shop in Meghalaya_Anant Innovation-aquaculture Meghalaya

January 18, 2022
How fisheries in Meghalaya are linking tradition to markets
Spurred by lockdowns and job losses due to COVID-19, communities in Meghalaya are exploring the market opportunities offered by aquaculture.
Women harvesting the field_Flickr-women entrepreneurs

December 17, 2021
A crisis is an opportunity to recognise women’s leadership
Prema Gopalan of SSP talks about the role of agriculture in building sustainable livelihoods and the need to build an ecosystem for women to take charge.
People of diverse ethnic identities, disabilities, and ages_Flickr-persons with disabilities

November 25, 2021
Building a disability-friendly workplace: Why includability matters
To go beyond the differences, leaders must focus on the commonalities between them and the person they are interacting with. To be an includable leader, one must do away with the us-versus-them narrative.
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