Today (Monday) is International Women’s Day!
Though it’s been around since 1909, I’ve only heard about it fairly recently. I can’t remember witnessing many celebrations in the US; it seems to be a bigger deal abroad? Anyhow, better late than never…
This year, likely because I’m volunteering with a women’s rights …
I requested that my volunteer organization assign me to an NGO in a big city. I did this in large part for access to arts and cultural events… and there’s certainly no shortage in Chennai! The winter season is a terrific time to be in town—there’s an annual …
The NGO I volunteer with focuses on education, advocacy, and organizing for vulnerable and disadvantaged women in the slums of Chennai and surrounding communities. One of their target groups is adolescent girls. And one of the ways they get the word out is through public street performances of dance, drama, and singing. Love …
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