In villages where it operates in India, the Humanium association makes it a point of honor to give young women the same rights as boys, particularly in education. In Indian society, young girls are generally discriminated against boys. They are often forced to work to help their families, doing domestic jobs or taking the role […]
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Next March 8TH marks the 100th anniversary of the International Women’s Day, an occasion to celebrate the advances in gender equality, but also to address the many defeats that must be overcome so that women can finally achieve the stature they deserve. The International Women’s Day began in the 20th century, when American female workers […]
In Indian society, women are traditionally discriminated against and excluded from political and family related decisions. Despite the large amount of work women must do on a daily basis to support their families, their opinions are rarely acknowledged and their rights are limited. From the time they are born, young Indian girls are the victims […]
“I am Ranjitha, age 34, wife of a stonecutter residing at Sankarapuram village (India). Since I am a poor, I felt that I do not have any new hope for my life. But [the sustainable development project for the village of Sankarapuram] answered my unanswered questions.” “I became a member of Saraswathi self-help group working […]
Today we estimate that there are between 250,000 and 300,000 child soldiers worldwide. The International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers on February 12th is a time to remember the importance of this phenomenon which not only exists in Africa but also in other places around the world. “Child soldiers are often seen as […]
In the village of Sankarapuram, India, the child day-care center (Anganwadi) has been renovated with the support of Humanium in 2009. “I used to hate coming to the anganwadi. It was in a mess. It used to stink too. We had nothing to play with. My parents used to force me to go to the […]
In 2010, Humanium developed its activities in India, in Europe and on the Internet. In India, the project for sustainable development in the Sankarapuram entered into its largest expansion, benefiting all 1,362 villagers. A new, more or less similar, project was launched not far from there in the Annathur village. A third village, Azakusamudram, is […]
Humanium helps the villagers of Azakusamudram, in the Southeast of India, with a new global project centred on mutual aid and sustainable development. During 24 months, Humanium and its local partners are going to support the village of Azakusamudram by displaying 7 additional programs of support in Education, Health, Microfinance, Human Rights, Environment, Citizenship and […]
Jeeva, a 45 years old woman living in Sankarapuram, is a councellor of her village. Though she studied up to sixth class, she is empowered socially and economically through the intervention of the project development activities supported by Humanium in her village. Now, Jeeva is a member of Om Sakthi self-help group. She proudly says, […]
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