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womensday_2024

Small Wins, Big Dreams: AVAG's Women's Day Inspires Inclusion

 

Imagine a scene bursting with vibrant energy, a gathering of over 500 women and 50 children, all united by a common goal. It wasn't a bustling marketplace, but AVAG's heartwarming International Women's Day celebration. This year's theme, "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress," struck a chord, and AVAG's initiative, "Inspire Inclusion," flourished into a remarkable event. 

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Remembering 40 Years of AVAG: A Journey of Bioregional Development

Four decades ago, in the fertile soil of Auroville, a tiny seed was sown as a humble initiative with a grand vision: to empower communities in the Auroville bioregion for holistic development. From a handful of settlements, our reach now pulsates across 80 communities, touching the lives of over 5,000 women, 3,000 children, and 1,000 young individuals. 

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Flour Power: Women Rise Through Baking Collaboration

The aroma of freshly baked cakes and the joyous chatter of women learning new skills filled the air at AVAG recently. Over three days, 70 local women from nearby villages participated in an intensive training program in making millet-based cakes and cookies, organized by Gelato Factory in collaboration with AVAG (Auroville Village Action Group), Gastronomica, and COWE (Centre of Women Entrepreneurship).

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Where Sarees Soar: Breaking Barriers and Claiming Victories in Auroville's Bioregion

A unique race unfolds in Auroville's bioregion. Forget stopwatches and podiums; these victories are measured in triumphant smiles, forged on dusty tracks and etched in defiance against age and societal norms. This is the story of our women's sports community, where victory transcends trophies and medals.

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Empowering Women, Transforming Communities: AVAG's Loan Initiative

 In the picturesque and rustic rural landscapes of Auroville,Tamil Nadu, India, where women's lives are penned within the confines of financial constraints and societal norms, a captivating female centric movement has begun to blossom. Under the leadership of AVAG's director, Ms.