In INDIA we have a male dominated society.Everywhere the man is given more importance.This originally began in those days when the boy child was educated and the girl child made to learn cooking and house work.Even the thought of a woman working was out of the question.From the age of four years the little girls help in the kitchen.If anything comes to the house to wear, to eat ,or to play the first choice is made by the boy then the girl gets what he leaves behind.This is because he is a boy,he is superior.
Despite going through the same bad treatment during their childhood the grand-mother and mother in each home does the same thing.They keep up the tradition generation after generation.So much so that the opinions of sisters have no value at all.At the time of marriage the girl child is tied up with whomsoever the elders decide ,her wish or even opinion is not considered at all.In most states of India this tradition prevails even today.
Keeping these sad situations in mind we in LIME-VILLA ON GANGA GHAT VARANASI decided to form a society for the well being of women and their position in the social sphere.A group of women joined up with me to form a society.We named it'Nari vikas Samiti'(Which means womens'development)
I am the President and my daughter Jacqualine is the vice-president.We registered it under charitable societies in the year 2000 and have been functioning ever since.
Throughout the year we provide wool and cloth for women to knit and stitch thus helping them to work and earn in their homes behind the curtains.This elevates their dignity and boosts their morale.They get some pocket money to quench their thirst of desires,small and big.Some have to use it for their daily food having drunkards as husbands who do nothing but hammer them every night.
Jacqualine in Delhi does the same as i do in Varanasi under the same umbrella.She also provides potatoes for women to make chips and packet them.they make papads too.During the mango season she has them make pickle paying them and enabling them to earn some money in a dignified way.So doing she collects and sells the products throughout the year.With the profits so earned by the samiti we buy gifts and eats for the members and workers,and have a big party on WOMENS' DAY the eighth day of March every year.We male the women and girls play simple games and give them prizes.Those who qualify first second and third.
Once or twice a year we call a party for just tea and snacks inviting everyone with compulsory attendance.This is when we call a professional lawyer to talk to them about womens' rights and inform them about the law which can help them to get a better life.We try to inculcate courage into them and help them to take help from the law.
Since most of these women are little educated or not educated at all we call LADY DOCTORS to guide them about womens health problems and personal hygiene. What to do and what not to do for themselves and their children.Also how not to have children and all the free things the government provides.Family planning and birth control in a safe way.To keep distance between two children and how to use contraceptives.
There are many in the crowd who wish to talk alone to the lawyer or doctor so we fix a meeting for them free of cost to help them improve.By doing this we not only help one woman but help the whole family.Its been sixteen years and we hope to continue in future successfully.If anyone who reads this blog wants to help us in any way please write to ------loolaloola62@gmail.com
Throughout the year we provide wool and cloth for women to knit and stitch thus helping them to work and earn in their homes behind the curtains.This elevates their dignity and boosts their morale.They get some pocket money to quench their thirst of desires,small and big.Some have to use it for their daily food having drunkards as husbands who do nothing but hammer them every night.
Jacqualine in Delhi does the same as i do in Varanasi under the same umbrella.She also provides potatoes for women to make chips and packet them.they make papads too.During the mango season she has them make pickle paying them and enabling them to earn some money in a dignified way.So doing she collects and sells the products throughout the year.With the profits so earned by the samiti we buy gifts and eats for the members and workers,and have a big party on WOMENS' DAY the eighth day of March every year.We male the women and girls play simple games and give them prizes.Those who qualify first second and third.
Once or twice a year we call a party for just tea and snacks inviting everyone with compulsory attendance.This is when we call a professional lawyer to talk to them about womens' rights and inform them about the law which can help them to get a better life.We try to inculcate courage into them and help them to take help from the law.
Since most of these women are little educated or not educated at all we call LADY DOCTORS to guide them about womens health problems and personal hygiene. What to do and what not to do for themselves and their children.Also how not to have children and all the free things the government provides.Family planning and birth control in a safe way.To keep distance between two children and how to use contraceptives.
There are many in the crowd who wish to talk alone to the lawyer or doctor so we fix a meeting for them free of cost to help them improve.By doing this we not only help one woman but help the whole family.Its been sixteen years and we hope to continue in future successfully.If anyone who reads this blog wants to help us in any way please write to ------loolaloola62@gmail.com
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