Recently, I was part of the general elections of the sex worker CBOs in five districts in Karnataka. The experience showed me once again, just how much these communities have been able to come together, accept each other as 'us' as part of a family, and want to be there for each other. In one of the districts, the event was so festive as to resemble a family function, and the women used it as an opportunity to get back in touch with each other, and celebrate being together. The women told me… Continue

Songs are powerful tools to inspire change in people. Samraksha teams and the communities have composed and popularized many songs. These are songs challenging stigma, promoting positive living and promoting bonding among and across communities. Here are some instances which particularly stuck me, about the power of songs.



One song speaks the story of a HIV affected child, who has been abandoned by her uncle and aunt. The song traces her life through the phase when she was abandoned… Continue

SALT visit to Molvom village

Molvom village is known as Indian Pineapple village which is nearly 30km from Dimapur in Nagaland. ACP facilitators’ team was invited by Mr Haolai for a SALT visit to his village on 5th Nov 2009. The team was given a warm welcome when they reached at 7pm.



Immediately after arrival, an announcement was made through the public address system and men, women and youth gathered even though they had just arrived from the farm.



The team members… Continue