The Power of Mahua Seeds: How a Tiny Seed Supports an Entire Community

In the tribal villages of Nandurbar and Palghar, summer mornings reveal women and children carefully cleaning and drying Mahua seeds. These small seeds carry...
Apr 06 2026

The Journey of a Forest Product: From Village Hands to Your Home

Before a product reaches your home, it begins its life in silence — inside a forest. In the tribal regions of Maharashtra, especially across...
Apr 06 2026

Tribal Self-Help Groups: Quiet Leaders of Change in Forest Villages

Change in tribal villages does not arrive with announcements.It begins with small gatherings. Under a tree, in a courtyard, or inside a simple community...
Apr 06 2026

Evenings in a Tribal Village: Where Life Slows Down and Stories Begin

As the sun begins to set behind the forests of Maharashtra, tribal villages slowly change their rhythm. The day’s work comes to an end....
Apr 06 2026

From Dependency to Decision-Making: How Tribal Communi es Are Gaining Control Over

For many years, tribal communities were viewed primarily as recipients of aid and development programs. Today, across Maharashtra’s tribal regions, this narrative is changing. A...
Apr 06 2026