Blog | Auroville Village Action Group

Pongal Celebration 2025

The fire crackled in the courtyard, releasing the warm, sweet aroma of jaggery and rice. It was Pongal, a day of gratitude, tradition and togetherness. And as the sun climbed higher, over 450 women gathered, not just to celebrate, but to connect, to play, and to honor the spirit of community.

Women’s Day, March 11th’ 2025

The rain came early. By morning, puddles formed in the streets, and a slow drizzle threatened to drive people indoors. But the women arrived anyway, one by one, in groups, hand in hand with their children. They had not only come for celebration, they came for something far greater.

Monthly and Weekly health camps in the villages around Auroville

AVAG prioritises the well-being of the communities and collaboration with other medical institutions becomes imperative to achieve this task. Our partnership with Arvind Eye Hospital and PIMS provides essential eye and general health care to marginalised communities. We have established a robust system of monthly and weekly health camps, tailored to the specific needs of women, elders, and children.

Call for Financial Empowerment: Understanding the Debt Burden in Our Villages

The issue of financial literacy and the burden of debt within villages is complex and often shrouded in misconceptions. As part of our commitment to training women in finance management, AVAG recently conducted a series of meetings with women's groups to shed light on this pressing and crucial matter.

Building a Volleyball Habit: A Story of Married Women and Unexpected Coaches

Several married women expressed a desire to learn volleyball and compete against other teams. We listened to their request and, leveraging our existing resources, launched a coaching program. Currently, a core group of roughly 12 women consistently attend training. The initial weeks were about establishing a foundation. Individual attention was a challenge due to varying schedules - some attended daily after work, while others joined on weekends.