Author: PRIA Blog
Martha Farrell speaking at the Kadam Badao campaign in Sonepat, Haryana.
Martha Farrell (1959-2015) died on 13th May 2015 in a cruel act of hatred by the terrorists in in Kabul.
Beloved friend and colleague, she lived and sacrificed her life for gender equality and women empowerment. On her last assignment in Kabul, she was imparting training on gender mainstreaming for Afghan officials and NGO workers.
This blog explores mobility challenges faced by women in Vypin, Kochi, highlighting how infrastructure alone does not ensure equitable access. It underscores the need to integrate participatory approaches with implementation for inclusive and meaningful development outcomes.
Insights from participatory research across Kochi, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad reveal that disability-inclusive mobility demands far more than infrastructure compliance. It requires recognising the diversity of disabilities, the intersecting barriers of gender and class, and the wisdom that communities hold in identifying practical solutions.
This blog, written by our intern Kush Rastogi, a B.A. English (Hons) student at Amity University, Noida, reflects on Dr. Rajesh Tandon’s podcast 'Reimagining Civil Society'. It captures powerful stories of literacy movements in India, highlighting civil society’s role in empowerment, innovation, and inclusive education.
