Unfortunately,
when Westerners think of women in India, their perspectives are blurred by the
media – particularly of women being viciously attacked in public places. It’s
unclear whether the increased media attention is because of an actual increase
in such occurrences, or is attributable to the growing international movement
to empower women (i.e. GirlRising,
One Billion Rising), or some combination of the two. Despite all this, I have
been perpetually reminded of the strength, courage and determination of women
in this society.
At
SVYM, it doesn’t matter whether you are a man or a woman, just that you have
passion, drive, and a yearning to serve others within and outside of your
community. As a result, it fosters a
supportive environment, seemingly open women who defy cultural norms. From an outsider’s perspective, SVYM is a
beacon of hope for the future of women in this small part of India. It will be a long road – we’re still
continuing to make strides at home – but it’s a wonderful start.
To improve readability, I've split the rest of this post into the following four mini-stories: Strength, Courage, Determination and Hope.
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