Vandana Shah

Operations Director @ the NGO- Sharana Social and Development Organisation

[Le Faffa @LeFaffa]

#JoyOfGiving

@Rajkala talks to us here: https://t.co/3D0SK5z7EI about her work as the founder & president of @SharanaOfficial, an organisation that ensures 1000s of kids stay in school & 100s of women are economically independent!

[Sharana Official @SharanaOfficial]

Proud to always keep up with the highest levels of Transparency and Accountability at Sharana.

Our CFO, Mr. Murugaiyan in the middle of a busy day!
#Accountability #transparency #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #teamwork #NGO #Indian #India #workplace

[Sharana Official @SharanaOfficial]

In our continued work towards the wellbeing of adolescent girls, we organized an awareness session about Menstrual Hygiene at our Social Centre in the last week of January with @jagritish

Read our latest blog:
https://t.co/uUllUDmlMf

#menstruation #awareness #periods #hygiene

[Vandana Shah @VanBob1325]

Let's do what we can to help

[Nishtha Sawant @NishthaSawant]

.... (1/3)Rohit’s hat has been found near the Jalsu Pass area on Jan 22. This is the first strong clue about his possible location.

[Sharana Official @SharanaOfficial]

Watch this exclusive interview of Sharana's founder @Rajkala by team @LeFaffa

A little insight into the Inspiring, dedicated work done by Sharana and its vision!

[Vandana Shah @VanBob1325]

Children’s Food and Nutrition remains a major concern in communities Sharana works in.

Since mid-August, we have also begun distributing food packets to over 350 children in vulnerable areas in and around Pondicherry, daily.

Check out our latest blog: https://t.co/CpDGAYWoDC

[Sharana Official @SharanaOfficial]

Monday, Sharana’s counselling calls resume on day 4 of Sharana's “Women’s Mental Health Awareness Campaign: Moving Towards a Sound Mind.”Mr Prakash, cousellor, seen taking a call from a Woman Social Entrepreneur.#WomenMentalHealth #WomenEmpowerment #Trust #MentalHealthAwareness

[Sharana Official @SharanaOfficial]

#WomenHealth #WomenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #WomenEmpowerment #MentalHealthMatters #Health #Covid19 #Corona #CoronaWarriors #COVID19India

@PMOIndia @MinistryWCD @LGov_Puducherry @smitabarooah @nandinisgTOI @ashapondy

[Sharana Official @SharanaOfficial]

Almost all Women are stating that their work-load has increased multi-fold since Corona. In cooking more meals, tending to children & cleaning/maintaining of the home; days have been long and hard.
Most are sharing that they have had no rest days; adding to their mental stress.

[Sharana Official @SharanaOfficial]

Most women go through regular bouts of physical pain-they continue to work nonetheless.
They often have headaches, back, neck, or shoulder pain due to heavy or increased work-load.

Over time, many of these aches have become chronic due to lack of enough support, care and rest.

[Sharana Official @SharanaOfficial]

Most Women are sharing that their children have helped out in household chores more than their husbands.

“Our daughters are helping out in household chores like drying out the laundry, filling up water and washing vessels. The boys only sometimes help in small outside work.”

[Sharana Official @SharanaOfficial]

Most women are sharing that : “The TV is on all day on sensational News of Covid-19.”
This increases their stress levels, and they have been in constant fear for their family’s safety and worries about the future.

This has esp. made it difficult for them to remain positive.

[Sharana Official @SharanaOfficial]

Most Women share feeling more confident as well as respected by their families and the community- they experience an increased social status.

Also, they feel less dependent on their husbands for their financial needs.

@LGov_Puducherry @ashapondy @smitabarooah @nandinisgTOI

[Sharana Official @SharanaOfficial]

During the period when alcohol was not available during lockdown; some of the Women Entrepreneurs shared that their husbands exhibited signs of anger and aggression; while many shared that they spent more quality time with the children because they weren't inebriated.

#COVID19

[Sharana Official @SharanaOfficial]

Some women were able to share some things with their husbands, while most reported crying out their woes alone at home, or in temples once they reopened to the public.

“Offering our worries to God helps us accept certain difficulties and get strength.”- most women say.
#Prayers

[Sharana Official @SharanaOfficial]

Many Women Entrepreneurs shared, that in the past 4 months with Covid; the only people they could share their problems without judgement or shame were Sharana's Social Workers.
Their motivation and presence gives the women courage and strength to continue moving ahead.
#Support

[Sharana Official @SharanaOfficial]

Most of our Women Social Entrepreneurs are reporting a drastic reduction in abuse and increased autonomy in household decision making since they began their own business.

This clearly reconfirms that economic empowerment is a driver in reducing violence and abuse against women.

[Vandana Shah @VanBob1325]

Monday, Sharana’s counselling calls resume on day 4 of Sharana's “Women’s Mental Health Awareness Campaign: Moving Towards a Sound Mind.”Mr Prakash, cousellor, seen taking a call from a Woman Social Entrepreneur.#WomenMentalHealth #WomenEmpowerment #Trust #MentalHealthAwareness

[Sharana Official @SharanaOfficial]

Some Women Entrepreneurs have shared that they have been using their business savings to go through this challenging time; it has been a life-saver during no-income days. @PMOIndia @MinistryWCD @LGov_Puducherry @ashapondy #WomenMentalHealth #WomenEmpowerment #MentalHealthMatters

[Sharana Official @SharanaOfficial]

It is satisfying to see that the businesses they started with Sharana's support has helped them make some savings. For many women, it has been the first time they have been able to save money.

#SocialEntrepreneurs #Covid19 #Corona #CoronaWarriors #Women