Stories of Change on Radio Azim Premji University
Inspired by the Stories of Change publications, Radio Azim Premji University brings you a series hosted by Anuradha Nagaraj that takes you into the heart of the matter.
In India’s vibrant and active social sector, many organisations imagine a different future, plan and implement social interventions at different scales. Many of these have a lasting impact on the lives of people and society. However, their efforts and, more importantly, the learning from these initiatives, remain largely unknown.‘Stories of Change’ books, an initiative of Azim Premji University, document these good practices of social change with a focus on reflection and learning, including capturing their limitations.
Radio Azim Premji University takes you into this world of changes with a series of audio stories hosted by Anuradha Nagaraj, faculty at the School of Development at Azim Premji University.
Credits:
Akshay Ramuhalli, Bijoy Venugopal, Bruce Lee Mani, Narayan Krishnaswamy, Prashant Vasudevan, Sananda Dasgupta, Seema Seth, Shraddha Gautam, Supriya Joshi, and Velu Shankar
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In the Rann of Kutch, Kharai camels walk on water
The Fakirani Jats inhabit the Rann of Kutch, where the 2500 sq-km Banni grassland segues into salt marshes and marine mangrove wetlands abutting the Arabian Sea. The livelihood of this pastoralist community is built around their pack animals, particularly the rare and hardy Kharai camel, a breed uniquely adapted to the region’s terrain and climate. As increased salt extraction and industrialisation fragment the fragile mangroves and force the herdsmen away from their traditional livelihood, the Kharai has become an endangered breed. A local organisation, Sahjeevan, has intervened with multiple initiatives to support the Fakirani Jats and sustain their traditional occupation of camel pastoralism. In the third episode of Stories Of Change with Anuradha Nagaraj, we train the spotlight on Sahjeevan’s work among the camel herders of western Gujarat.
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Horn OK Please — Stories Of Change Visits Seva Kendra Calcutta
Seva Kendra Calcutta runs the Sambandh programme that provides an outreach avenue for truck drivers to create a nurturing and caring community focused on their wellness and security. Listen to Ep 2 of Stories of Change — Seva Kendra Calcutta
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The Uhuru Experience — Stories Of Change Visits Snehadhara Foundation
Listen to the story of the Uhuru programme, run by non-profit Snehadhara Foundation
