MAKAAM Sharing Session Sept 2024: Women Farmers’ Journey to Agroecology
September 13, 2024 In 2020, MAKAAM and organisations from six states conducted three rounds of surveys in eight research sites. The women farmers were from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh (Bundelkhand), Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The study employed an extensive questionnaire to create detailed profiles of 40 women farmers […]
Dr. Soma KP at the Commons Convening 2024
27-29th August 2024 Dr. Soma KP of MAKAAM spoke at the Plenary Session on Women’s Leadership for Commons at the Commons Convening 2024. She emphasized the need to recognize women as equal citizens and stewards of Commons ecosystems. The session focused on addressing systemic barriers and gender inequities that limit […]
Understanding Structural Violence against Women in Farm Suicide-Affected Regions in India
28-29 August 2024 This consultation was organised by MAKAAM in collaboration with NRAS and Pune University’s Gender Studies Department. Participants came from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Punjab. The consultation aimed to discuss the gendered impact of farm suicides, foster cross-learning, and develop advocacy strategies for a comprehensive […]
Times Now ‘Amazing Indians’ Awards 2024 Nomination
August 24, 2024 Dr. Fatima Burnad, National Facilitation Team member of MAKAAM, from Tamil Nadu was nominated for the Times Now ‘Amazing Indians’ Award in the category of Agriculture. Her work with Dalit and Adivasi women farmers was highlighted and broadcast on Times Now channel. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/fajyiWbwq9E
Consultation Workshop: Gender Mainstreaming in Agroecology
August 13-14, 2024 On August 13th & 14th, three networks – MAKAAM, NCNF, and RRAN (supported by PRADAN) met at the Gnostic Centre, Gurgaon, to develop a roadmap for mainstreaming gender into agroecology. There were intense discussions focused on redefining agroecology by incorporating a gender perspective and developing strategies to […]
Protest Against Kolkata Doctor’s Rape and Murder in Chhattisgarh
August 8, 2024 In Mahasamund district, MAKAAM Chhattisgarh organized a protest condemning the rape and murder of a lady doctor in Kolkata. Women from various communities, including forest areas, came together to demand justice and called for stronger actions against such crimes. Ms. Rajim Ketwas, State Anchor of MAKAAM Chhattisgarh […]
Free Health Camp Set Up in Champawat (UK) After Heavy Rainfall
August 3, 2024 In the Banbasa area of Champawat district, Uttarakhand, heavy rainfall caused severe damage to the traditional forest-dwelling villages. Following the rain, the health of children and women in the villages deteriorated. In response to this situation and the initiative taken by the organization, SSB Banbasa at the […]
Someshwar Pusatkar Memorial Award 2024
August 2, 2024 The Someshwar Pusatkar Memorial Award 2024 was presented to MAKAAM National Facilitation Team member and co-convener of MAKAAM Forest Rights collective, Ms. Shubhada Deshmukh and Dr. Satish Gogulwar for their contributions to social work. The ceremony took place on August 2nd at the Baburao Dhanwate Auditorium in […]
Inauguration of FPO Collection Center and Agroforestry in AP
July 31, 2024 An FPO collection center in Katarupalli, Sathya Sai district, supported by REDS, was inaugurated by Kadiri MLA Sri Kandikunta Venkata Prasad. The MLA praised REDS for its efforts in the region and advocated for enhanced social and agroforestry. During the event, Say Trees distributed 30,000 fruit-bearing plants […]