Aid to India has taken a hit recently, as government donors focus on poorer countries. This makes sense, but 400 million Indians are still living on less than $1 a day.
Violence against women is another major challenge. The recent headlines coming out of India horrified us all, yet these stories reveal only a fraction of the problem: Every 3 minutes, a woman in India is subjected to violence.
Media stories frequently portray these women as victims. Given the risks that many of them face every day on the street and in their homes, this is understandable. But it doesn't reveal the whole picture. Many female activists and grassroots campaigners have been working for years to confront the problem, demonstrating that they can lead change within their own communities.
About the author
Lindsay Levin
Lindsay Levin founded the social enterprise Leaders’ Quest in 2001. Leaders’ Quest works with people from all walks of life — from CEOs to grassroots organizers — who want to use their unique influence to create positive change in the world. It designs experiential learning journeys for people to explore answers to tough questions about business, society and their own leadership. Levin’s book, "Invisible Giants: changing the world one step at a time," was published in 2013.
