Today we stay at a huge and vivid “function” in a small town. It is one of the festivities where year per year thousands of women come together for celebrating the international women day. Some women sell self-made products: tailoring, jewelry, sweets and spices. In one corner there is an overloaded booth with sanitary napkins…
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The Secret of a successful training for tribal women
Development means more than knowledge transfer At the learning center in the rural surroundings of Coimbatore the tribal women of the villages around join in large groups. Today there is a workshop on hygiene. I noticed it already some months ago. There is a huge interest in education. The interest in getting to know, in…
Coming back to India – Old problems, but new fascination
I’m back again. Back in India, back to Tamil Nadu. The ‘Indian feeling’ has re-started already on my way from Dubai to Chennai. Indian people, Indian respect, Induan friendliness and curiosity…An Indian business man sits besides and it takes just a few minutes to involve the people sitting around in some good, funny and interesting…
Indian handicrafts in Chennai: stuff dreams are made from and a missed opportunity
When you stay in Chennai, you may hear of DakshinaChitra, an “open air” museum in Tamil Nadu dedicated to South Indian heritage and culture. It is located 25 kilometers to the south of Chennai. The museum was opened in 1996 and is being managed by the Madras Craft foundation. Without doubt – it is worth…
An unforgettable ride in the Nilgiri Mountain Train
I’m not really tall, but when I step into the old fashioned coach and take seat in the famous Nilgiri mountain train that takes me from Ooty to Coonnoor my knees do not fit and hit against the seat ahead. Uuh, that’s straight! It’s winter, around 25 degrees Celsius and I am happy not to…
The light bag – simple idea, huge impact
Light is essential. And has a huge impact also on education and how poor children can study. The light backpack offers the opportunity to study when the daylight has gone. But just have a look: Video: If you can’t get access, please click here: https://vimeo.com/118578556 Related material Backpack Doubles As Reading Light So Children In…
A surprising biking trip in Bangalore
Normally, when thinking of Indian cities with mostly millions and millions of habitants, an incredible traffic situation and a hot and humid climate it is not that easy to imagine a funny biking tour. But that’s obviously wrong. On the streets the trend to go by bike is growing, young people have discover the advantages of…
India. Meeting tribal women. Life, chances and challenges. A trailer
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Simple business models – Simple sales women and men in India
Today, I reviewed some photos taken in India during the last months. I came across some photos showing Indian people selling different items – in a very simple way – sitting on the ground, behind a table fixed on a bicycle, at a simple booth. An essential, but from marketing perspective neglected business A business…
Selfhelp groups: Everyone says women are social drivers, but men are active, too!
Everywhere strong women are changemakers in the society. In rich and in poor countries. Many publications and articles pay attention to their achievements. Social organizations set up programs around women and support self-help groups for women, women are celebrated as social entrepreneurs, women taking care on health and children education are interviewed and celebrated. Women…
Go India, go future! 