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🌍 World Spine Day | 16 October 2026 Every Spine M 🌍 World Spine Day | 16 October 2026Every Spine Matters. Every Life Deserves Dignity. 💜On World Spine Day, WAYVE Foundation stands in solidarity with persons with disabilities, especially those living with Spina Bifida, spinal cord injuries and other spinal conditions.For many, the challenges are not just physical. Discrimination, inaccessible spaces, inadequate healthcare and limited opportunities often create barriers to living independently and with dignity.We believe that disability rights are human rights. Everyone deserves accessible healthcare, inclusive education, equal opportunities and the freedom to make their own choices.💜 People with spinal disabilities do not need pity. They deserve respect, rights, accessibility and inclusion.Let us work towards a society where we remove barriers, celebrate diversity and ensure that no one is left behind.Accessibility is a right, not a privilege.— WAYVE Foundation#WorldSpineDay #SpinaBifida #DisabilityRights #AccessibilityForAll #InclusionMatters HumanRights EqualityAndDignity WAYVEFoundation
Gender inequality does not exist at just one level Gender inequality does not exist at just one level. It is layered.It lives in the beliefs we internalise, the way we relate to one another, the social norms our communities accept, the practices of our institutions, and the larger systems and structures that shape our lives.At WAYVE Foundation, we believe that advancing gender justice requires working across all these layers.A gender-transformative approach goes beyond simply including women and girls. It challenges unequal power relations, questions discriminatory norms and practices, and works towards transforming the structures that sustain inequality.Because lasting change is not only about empowering individuals — it is also about transforming the environments, institutions and systems around them.Let’s recognise the layers. Question them. Challenge them. Transform them.#WAYVEFoundation #GenderJustice #GenderEquality #gender #WomensRights TransformingPower SocialChange EndGenderInequality
Bimla Meena | Cohort 2025–26 For the past 10 year Bimla Meena | Cohort 2025–26For the past 10 years, Bimla Meena has been working as a social worker, standing alongside women and girls and addressing issues that affect their lives and dignity. Her journey with WAYVE Foundation has deepened her understanding of women’s rights and strengthened her commitment to creating change at the grassroots level.Through WAYVE Foundation, Bimla gained valuable knowledge and practical insights into domestic violence, gender-based violence, women’s rights, and the challenges faced by vulnerable women. The experience has enriched her perspective and strengthened her ability to understand and respond to these issues within her community.Her work has focused on violence against women, domestic violence, and girls’ education and school dropout. She believes that lasting change requires awareness, empowerment, access to rights, and opportunities for women and girls to make informed choices about their lives.Looking ahead, Bimla dreams of taking her work across Rajasthan, reaching women and girls in different communities, amplifying their voices, creating awareness about their rights, and supporting girls to stay in education.#BimlaMeena #Cohort2025_26 #WAYVEFoundation #WomenLeadChange #WomenEmpowerment #EndDomesticViolence #GenderJustice #GirlsEducation #KeepGirlsInSchool #GrassrootsLeadership #WomenRights #SocialChange #Rajasthan #VoicesOfChange #10YearsOfImpact
45 students died by suicide at IITs between 2020 a 45 students died by suicide at IITs between 2020 and 2025.Of these students, 62% belonged to SC, ST and OBC communities.These numbers demand serious attention.While the data alone does not tell us why each student died, the disproportionate representation of students from marginalised communities makes it essential to examine their experiences within our educational institutions — including caste-based discrimination, exclusion, academic pressure, isolation, access to mental-health support and whether institutional grievance mechanisms are truly accessible and responsive.For students from historically marginalised communities, entering an institution of excellence should never mean having to constantly prove that they belong there.We need institutions that actively prevent discrimination, respond effectively when it occurs, provide accessible and culturally sensitive mental-health support, and create spaces where students can seek help without fear or stigma.Representation is not enough.Admission is not enough.Every student also has the right to dignity, equality, belonging and safety.The loss of 45 young lives must compel us to ask what more our institutions can do to protect and support their students.Students are more than marks.Students are more than ranks.Every life matters.— WAYVE FoundationSource: PTI#discrimination #StudentMentalHealth #IIT #inclusiveeducation #socialjustice
Shabana – Cohort 2025–26 Shabana joined WAYVE Fou Shabana – Cohort 2025–26Shabana joined WAYVE Foundation with a strong desire to learn new skills, strengthen her grassroots work, and support vulnerable women in her community. With nearly 10 years of grassroots experience, she has been closely engaged with women and communities in her village.Through the WAYVE training, she gained valuable knowledge on the Indian Constitution, women’s rights, social action projects, community mobilisation, and effective use of social media. The sessions helped her understand how to identify and support vulnerable women, approach social issues more strategically, and amplify community voices through digital platforms.The training has also motivated Shabana to further strengthen her work with women in her village and explore ways to build a more organised and sustainable community initiative. One of her key aspirations is to register her own NGO, through which she hopes to expand her grassroots work and reach more women who need support.For Shabana, WAYVE has been a space for learning, reflection, confidence-building, and turning years of grassroots experience into stronger social action.#WAYVEFoundation #Cohort2025_26 #WomenLeadChange #GrassrootsLeadership #WomenEmpowerment #ConstitutionalRights #WomenForJustice #CommunityVoices #SocialAction #SupportVulnerableWomen #GrassrootsToLeadership #WomenChangemakers #FromLearningToAction #StrengtheningCommunities #WomenRiseTogether #SocialJustice #CommunityLeadership #10YearsOfChange #BuildingForChange #EmpoweredToLead #VoicesThatMatter #ChangeBeginsAtTheGrassroots #strongerwomenstrongercommunities #LeadLearnTransform
Congratulations @neha_perveen07 our fellow from Co Congratulations @neha_perveen07 our fellow from Cohort 2024-2025 for starting this initiative in Baadh jail for women prisoners! These opportunities created for them will hopefully make them realise their potential and engage them in meaningful and creative activities!!#womenempowerment #womenrights #skillbuilding @mariwalahealth
Shahroz Fatima Cohort 2025–26 Shahroz Fatima foun Shahroz Fatima Cohort 2025–26Shahroz Fatima found both the offline and online training sessions highly valuable in strengthening and enhancing her work. The different training sessions, particularly those focusing on patriarchy, the rights of Dalit and Adivasi communities, and social justice, helped her develop a deeper understanding of the issues affecting marginalized communities.The knowledge and perspectives gained through the training have motivated Shahroz to strengthen her community work and become more actively involved in initiatives supporting Dalit and Adivasi communities. She would also like to contribute as a volunteer and continue applying the learning from the programme in her work.Shahroz expressed her deep gratitude to WAYVE Foundation for providing meaningful learning opportunities, guidance, and support. She shared that she would like to remain connected with WAYVE Foundation and continue her association with the organisation in the future. She is thankful for the training, exposure, and encouragement that have contributed to her personal and professional growth.#WAYVEFoundation #Cohort2025_26 #WomenLeadChange #DalitRights #AdivasiRights #SocialJustice #BreakThePatriarchy #EmpowermentThroughEducation #WomenForChange #CommunityLeadership #GrassrootsLeadership #VoicesForJustice #Changemakers #YouthForChange #LearnLeadTransform #StrongerTogether #EqualityForAll #StandForJustice #FromLearningToAction #PowerOfCollectiveAction
One of our fellows @neha_perveen07 from Cohort 202 One of our fellows @neha_perveen07 from Cohort 2024-2025, sincerely ensures that this booklet on Indian Constitution focusing on Preamble, Fundamental duties and other relevant aspects created by us is given to important people in the educational departments! The first slide is with the dean from Patliputra University and the second slide is with the Principal of college of Commerce, Patna!! #indianconstitution #humanrights #preamble
Samoti | WAYVE Fellowship Batch 2025–2026 Through Samoti | WAYVE Fellowship Batch 2025–2026Through her fellowship with WAYVE Foundation, Samoti learned about constitutional rights, menstrual health, gender equality, and women’s rights. Inspired by these sessions, she has conducted several awareness sessions with young girls in her community.Her key area of work is menstrual health, where she trains girls on menstrual hygiene and works to break the stigma around menstruation. Through Join Campaign, she has also collected data on school-dropout girls in her community and is working to create safe, supportive spaces where especially dropout girls can learn, connect, and build confidence.WAYVEFoundation #WomenLeadChange #GirlsRise #GirlsEmpowerment #MenstrualHealth #PeriodPositive #GenderEquality #CommunityLeadership #GrassrootsLeadership #GirlsInAction #BreakTheStigma #EmpowerHer #VoicesOfChange #ChangeStartsHere #YouthLeadership #WomenForWomen #HerVoiceMatters #GrassrootsChange #TestimonyOfChange
Adv. Pranali Wankar Batch 2025-26 working on viol Adv. Pranali Wankar Batch 2025-26 working on violence and gender-based violence.Through the fellowship, she gained a deeper understanding of grassroots activism and the realities of community-led change. The experience helped her build confidence, enhance her personality and leadership skills, and connect with inspiring women leader.She expresses her gratitude to WAYVE Foundation for the exposure, learning, and support that strengthened her journey as a social change-maker.#WAYVEFellowship #FellowshipToAction #GrassrootsToChange #WomenLeadingChange #GenderJustice #EndGenderBasedViolence #GrassrootsActivism #WomenChangemakers #LawForChange #SocialChangeMakers #FromLearningToAction #EmpowerThroughAction #VoicesForChange #CommunityLedChange #WAYVEFoundation
Sushma has been actively engaged in social issues Sushma has been actively engaged in social issues and advocacy, with a strong commitment to creating change in her community. Her natural leadership qualities have always been appreciated by her friends and peers, who recognise her confidence, ability to take initiative, and willingness to stand up for others. Through the opportunities provided by WAYVE Foundation, Sushma was able to further develop and polish these qualities.Her association with WAYVE Foundation gave her the opportunity to interact with women leaders from different states and learn from their diverse experiences and journeys. These interactions broadened her understanding of social issues while also helping her become more confident in expressing her ideas, taking responsibility, and seeing herself as a leader. The exposure and encouragement she received through WAYVE Foundation helped her recognise her own potential and strengthen the leadership skills she already possessed.As an advocate, Sushma hopes to use her voice, experience, and leadership to contribute meaningfully to social issues and support others in finding their own voices. Inspired by her journey, she aspires to create safe and empowering spaces where women and girls can build confidence, develop their leadership skills, and emerge as leaders within their communities.#WAYVEFoundation #WomenLeaders #WomenLeadership #LeadershipJourney #WomenEmpowerment #WomenChangemakers #SocialChange #Advocacy #GrassrootsLeadership #WomenForChange #EmpowermentThroughLeadership #CommunityLeadership #VoicesForChange #BuildingLeaders #WomenInAction
Khushboo Solanki has been working for Dalit Rights Khushboo Solanki has been working for Dalit Rights in Jaipur for the past five years. Through WAYVE Foundation, she gained confidence and had the opportunity to interact with women leaders from different states. These interactions helped her understand diverse social issues and broadened her perspective. The recognition she received for her work further strengthened her commitment to work for social issues . Inspired by her journey, Khushboo now aspires to create safe and empowering spaces where women and girls like her can build confidence, learn, and emerge as leaders.#WomenLead#DalitRights#WomenInLeadership#LeadershipJourney#WomenChangemakers#GrassrootsLeadership#EmpoweredWomen#SocialJustice
A Proud Moment for WAYVE Foundation! We are deli A Proud Moment for WAYVE Foundation! We are delighted to share that Ibrana Naaz, Fellow at WAYVE Foundation, has been selected to present her research paper at the Conference on Sustainable Migration: Women on the Move, to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 25–28 July 2026.Representing WAYVE Foundation on an international platform, Ibrana will present her paper:“Aspirations and Lived Experiences of Migrant Muslim Women in Urban Informal Settlements of Patna: Beyond Statistics.”Her research brings forward the voices, aspirations, and lived realities of migrant Muslim women, highlighting the importance of community-led, gender-responsive, and inclusive urban policies.We are incredibly proud of Ibrana and wish her every success as she represents both India and WAYVE Foundation on the global stage.Congratulations, Ibrana! 👏 #WomenOnTheMove #SustainableMigration #WomenLeadership #ResearchForChange Migration GenderJustice MuslimWomen WomenResearchers GlobalVoices KualaLumpur India SocialJustice CommunityLeadership WomenInResearch #wayvefoundation
#Womenwithdisabilities face the #intersectional ch #Womenwithdisabilities face the #intersectional challenge due to their multiple #identities and hence we at WAYVE Foundation are determined to support and give #solidarity to their struggle for #inclusivity in all the sectors for their overall development and mental wellbeing!
Meaningful leadership is built through learning, a Meaningful leadership is built through learning, action, and a commitment to community.For Rani, the WAYVE Foundation training became a foundation for both personal and professional growth. It strengthened her understanding of women’s constitutional rights and equipped her with the confidence and knowledge to work more effectively at the grassroots.Inspired by the training, she began working closely with sugarcane farmers, helping them understand and assert their rights. She also took a significant step forward by registering her own organisation, enabling her to create a more structured and sustainable impact within her community.The opportunities that followed expanded her horizons even further. Through her journey, Rani had the opportunity to work with international organisations, broadening her experience, strengthening her network, and increasing the visibility of her work.Today, she remains committed to reaching Muslim and Dalit women, helping them understand their rights, develop leadership skills, and amplify their voices in society. She believes that continuous learning is essential to creating stronger communities and lasting social change.#WAYVE #ParticipantStories #WomenLeadership #GrassrootsLeadership #CommunityLeadership WomenRights ConstitutionalValues SocialChange LeadershipJourney CommunityDevelopment
Knowledge becomes truly powerful when it enables o Knowledge becomes truly powerful when it enables others to access justice.For Urmila Varma, the WAYVE Foundation training strengthened both her legal understanding and her confidence to lead. What began as a learning journey evolved into a role where she is now a trusted source of legal guidance for people in her community.The training equipped her with the skills to independently manage legal processes, including documentation, filing applications, supporting survivors, and coordinating with government officials. These experiences also opened the opportunity to work with the Legal Services Authority, further deepening her understanding of legal systems and access to justice.Today, Urmila is widely recognized by her community, government institutions, and partner organisations as a reliable resource person. She is regularly invited to participate in meetings, awareness programmes, and discussions on legal and social issues.Her journey reflects how knowledge, confidence, and the right opportunities can empower one person to become a vital bridge between communities and the justice system, making legal support more accessible for those who need it most.#WAYVE #ParticipantStories #LegalAwareness #AccessToJustice #WomenLeadership CommunityLeadership SocialJustice LeadershipJourney CommunityChange GrassrootsLeadership
For Sana Bano, the journey began with recognizing For Sana Bano, the journey began with recognizing her own existence.The training brought a profound personal transformation. It changed how she saw herself, strengthened her confidence, and inspired her to embrace and speak openly about feminist values. More importantly, it changed the way she approached her work.After the training, Sana initiated conversations within her workplace on the importance of addressing gender-based discrimination alongside caste-based violence. Her efforts encouraged colleagues to acknowledge the need to integrate a gender lens into their work and inspired others to raise their voices on issues such as domestic violence.One of her proudest achievements has been facilitating discussions on gender equality with young girls in Akbarpur Block, Kanpur Dehat. Through these sessions, girls expressed that boys and girls have equal rights and pledged to encourage other girls to continue their education.Inspired by her own transformation, Sana remains deeply committed to reaching girls and women in underserved communities, particularly within the Muslim community. She dreams of building leadership among girls, counselling families to keep children in school, and creating spaces where women and girls can understand their rights, dignity, and potential.Her journey is a reminder that when one woman begins to recognize her own worth, she can inspire many others to do the same.#WAYVE #ParticipantStories #FeministLeadership #CommunityChange #SocialJustice #WomenEmpowerment
For Phoolmani Suryawanshi, the journey with WAYVE For Phoolmani Suryawanshi, the journey with WAYVE Foundation was one of confidence, leadership, and new possibilities.The training strengthened her understanding of constitutional values, rights, and justice, giving her the confidence to step forward as a community leader. Today, she is recognized in her area as a social activist and social worker, known for her commitment to social change and community mobilization.One of the significant milestones in her journey was the opportunity to work as an Assistant Coordinator with the Savitribai Phule Fraternity Fellowship (Manuski), Pune. In this role, she expanded her leadership abilities, built stronger community networks, and enhanced her capacity to bring people together around important social issues.Reflecting on her journey, Phoolmani shares that the confidence she carries today is vastly different from who she was before the training. She credits WAYVE Foundation and its team for believing in her potential and helping her rediscover her voice and leadership.Her story is a reminder that when individuals are empowered with knowledge, confidence, and opportunities, they become powerful catalysts for change in their communities.#WAYVE #ParticipantStories #WomenLeadership #SocialActivist #CommunityLeadership #ConstitutionalValues
Priti from Banaras, Cohort 2025–26, shares her tra Priti from Banaras, Cohort 2025–26, shares her transformative journey with WAYVE Foundation#WAYVEFoundation #PritiSpeaks #Cohort2025_26 #WomenLeadership #VoicesOfChange #LeadershipJourney #
📢 Call for Applications WAYVE Foundation is inviti 📢 Call for ApplicationsWAYVE Foundation is inviting applications for the position of Programme Documentation & Communications Officer.If you are passionate about writing, documentation, storytelling, communications, and social justice, we encourage you to apply.📍 Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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📧 Apply at: recruitment.wayve@gmail.comPlease send your CV, cover letter, two writing samples, and portfolio, if available.#WAYVEFoundation #CallForApplications #NGOJobs #ahmedabad
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