Abstract
This article aims to discuss Lal Sakhi’s, (a nongovernment organisation in India), contribution to sustainable development and its innovative approaches to empower women, and how it faces challenges in that process. Drawing on the narratives of the Lal Sakhi founder and the secondary data, it discusses the origin of the organisation and motivations and vision of the founder. The analysis suggests that in a short period, Lal Sakhi has contributed to sustainable development by reducing the consumption of plastic and by enhancing hygienic practices by women. It directly contributes to achieving the sustainable development goals relating to health, hygiene, and environment. The founder’s ‘Change Agents Movement’ is gradually growing, impacting the lives of thousands of women and girls. While appreciating the innovative and critical approaches of the organisation, it looks at some of the challenges and the potential for scaling up. In view of its programs, activities and creative approaches, and impact, we argue that the story of Lal Sakhi is infectiously inspiring. Thus, we call people from all walks of life to contribute to this noble cause.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 21 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 29 Nov 2022 |
| Event | 9th ICSD Asia Pacific Biennial conference: Sustainable Efforts in Times of Crises - School of Global Studies, Bangkok, Thailand Duration: 29 Nov 2022 → 01 Dec 2022 https://sgs.tu.ac.th/icsdap/ https://sgs.tu.ac.th/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ICSDAP-Abstract-Book-2022.pdf (Abstract book) |
Conference
| Conference | 9th ICSD Asia Pacific Biennial conference: Sustainable Efforts in Times of Crises |
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| Abbreviated title | Sustainable Efforts in Times of Crises |
| Country/Territory | Thailand |
| City | Bangkok |
| Period | 29/11/22 → 01/12/22 |
| Other | The Ninth ICSD Asia Pacific Biennial conference provides an opportunity to researchers, practitioners and policy makers to reflect on the role of stakeholders of development like community-based organizations, nongovernment organizations, private sector, and the government in navigating through the turbulent times Asian societies are facing. While the focus of this conference is on Asia, these problems are shared by economies beyond Asia. Hence, we invite researchers from across the globe to present their research. The hosts invite researchers – both seasoned and early career including graduate students and practitioners to submit the paper to showcase their research in different themes. We are very keen to see a wide range of papers that encompass applied research, practice research, and theoretical advances and innovative explorations in all aspects of this field. |
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