Action India : Me 2 We

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ACTION INDIA WORKS TOWARDS ENHANCING THE PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN AS CITIZENS TO CLAIM THEIR RIGHTS AND ENTITLEMENTS, TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND CIVIC SERVICES TO BETTER THE ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE URBAN POOR.

Our Programs

Women's Law and Social Change

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Adolescents Gender and Sexuality

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ACTION INDIA AND THE WOMEN’S MOVEMENT

The emergence of the Women’s Movement all over the world is one of the most significant developments of the last quarter of the 20th Century. Women everywhere were beginning to perceive themselves in new ways, with a growing determination to participate in the shaping of society rather than remain its primary victims. Women of almost every culture and class have developed a new consciousness, which at this juncture of history is perhaps one of the most important forces to create political change in the world. Women are ready to set the agenda.

Our Impact

States

6

Areas/District

120

Women

1,50,000

Children

2500

Gouri Chaudhary

Over forty years, Action India worked to strengthen democratic institutions by enhancing the participation of women as citizens to claim their rights and entitlements, to public health and civic services to better the environment and quality of life of the urban poor.

Gouri Choudhury, Founder

Our Events

1 Feb 2025

Yuva Samvaad

  • Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi
1 Dec 2024

World Aids Day

  • New Seemapuri, New Delhi
28 Jan 2024

Gyan Vigyan Mela

  • Budni, Madhya Pradesh
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Executive Committee

v. kalyani

V. Kalyani

ChairPerson
saroj kumar pundir

Saroj Sager Pundir

General Secretary
gyanwati

Gyanwati

Co–Chairperson
pritam kumar

Pritam Kumar

Treasurer
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Action India History
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Action India-
the beginning

In 1974 a group of middle-class citizens concerned about the deteriorating democratic and civil rights in India came together to seek the root causes for the growing poverty and to articulate the inequality and injustice in the system. Starting out to work in “squatter colonies”, with the poorest section of the capital’s population the group grew from a discussion and awareness forum to an activist organization.

action india - the beginning

Note from the Chairperson

  • V. Kalyani

    Action India is going through a phase of transition. Transition brings fear, hopes, expectations and learnings. As we look back on our journey of almost five decades, we feel a sense of pride and humility. The journey forward has compelled us to revisit and understand Gender with a new perspective. From being focussed on women and girls alone, we are learning to include men and boys as our partners to create a violence free environment both within and outside the homes. By creating a platform for sharing and learning, we are trying to understand and include the sexual minorities in our collective journey. What does a sense of justice mean to the survivors of domestic violence? This question brought out some very interesting insights from the grass roots. For them, it is not something abstract or harsh, not even matching the textbook version of the term. It is simple, relatable and manifests in concrete actions. Action India is committed to promoting women’s agency by engaging in meaningful discussions with them and by collectivizing them for building leadership in the communities. We are moving forward with our renewed understanding of creating a gender just society.

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