Azad Parindey, Vol-17
Azad Parindey Volume 17 highlights resilience and adaptation during the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing Azad’s community-driven relief efforts, innovations, and how Azad's community adapted.
Volume 17 of Azad Parindey delves into the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on marginalized communities. As the crisis unfolded, it became clear that the pandemic extended beyond health concerns, creating socio-economic and political challenges. The lockdown period, particularly harsh for those in vulnerable sectors, prompted Azad Foundation to pivot swiftly towards relief work. With a robust community network in cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Chennai, Azad addressed immediate needs through food security initiatives, sanitation efforts, and support against violence.
This volume captures the essence of how Azad’s programs, including digital literacy training and innovative adaptations, helped navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic. It features personal accounts from driving trainees and feminist leaders, reflections on overcoming obstacles, and insights into the transition to a new normal. The issue celebrates the collective efforts of community leaders and volunteers who demonstrated extraordinary resilience, ensuring continued support and empowerment for women and marginalized communities amidst unprecedented adversity.
