With JEEVIKA in Madhya Pradesh Caritas India and its 7 partner organisations are enhancing the capacities of women and creating a platform for them to share their concerns and get their rights. In connections with the same in 7 districts of JEEVIKA ( Umariya, Shehore, Shivpuri, Khandwa, Dhar, & Ujjain) women's day ( specifically with marginalized tribal women) has been celebrated with community on 8th March 2013. Important to notice that celebration was not in the way of just celebration, but focus has been given on making women to realise their potential, being and active member and community in gram panchayat and gram sabha, recognising women farmers and ensuring women specific livelihood opportunities in the local context. In total almost 972 women have participated in all the 7 districts. Below are few photographs from Umariya district (Madhya Pradesh).
JEEVIKA is a joint initiative of Caritas India and Caritas Spain along with KVK, NABARD and PRI.
By JEEVIKA coordinating Caritas India team
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