Action India
In 1974, a group of middle-class citizens concerned about the deteriorating democratic and civil rights in India came together to seek the root causes of growing poverty and to articulate the inequality and injustice in the system. Starting out to work in "squatter colonies" with the poorest section of the capital's population, the group grew from a discussion and awareness forum into an activist organization.
Over five decades, Action India has evolved into one of Delhi's most respected women's rights organizations, working at the grassroots level with marginalized urban communities. Action India has reached over 6,62,885 beneficiaries across 6 states, including 3,35,881 women and 1,86,882 children
Ongoing Programs
- Mahila Panchayat: Community-based women's forums that provide informal justice and legal support to survivors of domestic violence and gender-based abuse.
- Women, Law and Social Change: Strengthening women's access to legal rights and building their capacity to challenge gender-based violence and discrimination.
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Working with women and communities to promote access to health information, rights, and services.
- Adolescents – Gender and Sexuality: Engaging young people on gender identity, sexuality, and rights.
- The Pad Project: Menstrual hygiene and management, including a sanitary pad production unit run by women in a village near Delhi.
- Domestic Workers Project: Supporting the rights and welfare of women domestic workers.
- Women in Agriculture: Promoting the rights and livelihoods of women farmers.
- Youth and Men Engagement: Involving men and boys as partners in building a violence-free society.
Action India has recognized by the Delhi Government as the best new NGO (2008) and received the National Commission for Women's Outstanding Women award in 2013.
