By Mercy KappenA Journey Towards Gender Justice I have been with Visthar ever since its inception in 1989. Here, I found a platform for my passion and have been playing a significant role as a… Read More »The Lingering Shadow of the Devadasi System
By Viji Hari The situation described below happens all too often… In the vibrant heart of a growing large city retailer, a story unfolds creating a catalyst for change. A popular store, known for its… Read More »A Path to Safer Workplaces
HERJourney/July 2024 Why We Need More Female Entrepreneurs.An interview between Rebecca Stanley and Entrepreneur, Megan Miller. KGF is focused on the empowerment of women as change agents. Megan defined this entrepreneurial spirit as a force… Read More »HERJourney
One of our biggest wins comes from our nutrition campaigns held in villages across several states of India. We have been blessed to have nutrition experts come and train our staff who are working in… Read More »Fighting Malnutrition with Education
I recently visited Velagavalsu in Andhra Pradesh, one of our adopted villages—what an exciting visit! Witnessing the transformation of the community was remarkable. We dedicated a water well, broke ground for a life center and… Read More »Transformation in Velagavalsu
We interviewed two college students who grew up in Manipur, India. Both of these young women spent a portion of their childhood living in the Hope Children’s Home, a Christian home run by our partner,… Read More »Hope to Overcome
Last month we celebrated International Women’s Day. In honor of that special day, I’m thrilled to share these stories which exemplify the resilience of women who’ve overcome major challenges despite unequal or lacking opportunities. Despite… Read More »HERJournal Spring Issue
Over the past three days, my journey spanning 750 kilometers through Maharashtra and Gujarat has been a whirlwind, yet immensely rewarding. Despite the scorching summer sun, connecting with rural communities, especially women, youth, and children,… Read More »Now is the opportune moment…
International Women’s Day as we know it began in 1972 as a United Nations celebration. In March, women around the world celebrate by making commitments to build a better future. This year’s theme is “Inspire… Read More »International Women’s Day
Year in Review—Uplifting the neglected and overlooked and celebrating the potential of women and girls. Last year we all read—or witnessed—atrocities against women and children. Even in these modern times, sexism reigns in the Global… Read More »Year in Review