Video Volunteers

14/04/2026

Today, we remember Dr. B. R. Ambedkar not just as the architect of the Constitution.
But as someone who quietly and radically challenged patriarchy.
Because Babasaheb knew:
You cannot annihilate caste without dismantling patriarchy.
He said it clearly: “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.”
From fighting for women’s right to pushing reforms that gave women legal rights and identity…
He wasn’t just writing laws.
He was rewriting power.
And yet, this part of his legacy is often left out.
This Ambedkar Jayanti, let's pledge to uphold his vision of equality, dignity, and empowerment for all.

09/04/2026

30/03/2026

“How do girls run?”
“How do boys cry?”
“How do girls fight?”
“How do boys dance?”
The answers came instantly.
Girls are shy.
Boys are strong.
Girls cry.
Boys don’t.
No one paused.
No one questioned it.
That’s how deep conditioning runs.
Before careers.
Before marriage.
Before adulthood.
Children already know the rules.
Who should be loud.
Who should be soft.
Who should take space.
Who should shrink.
Stereotypes are not born.
They are taught.
If we want a different future,
we must start with different conversations.
पितृसत्ता को पहचानो।
Recognise what we are teaching , even unintentionally.

30/03/2026

“How do girls run?”
“How do boys cry?”
“How do girls fight?”
“How do boys dance?”
The answers came instantly.
Girls are shy.
Boys are strong.
Girls cry.
Boys don’t.
No one paused.
No one questioned it.
That’s how deep conditioning runs.
Before careers.
Before marriage.
Before adulthood.
Children already know the rules.
Who should be loud.
Who should be soft.
Who should take space.
Who should shrink.
Stereotypes are not born.
They are taught.
If we want a different future,
we must start with different conversations.
पितृसत्ता को पहचानो।
Recognise what we are teaching —even unintentionally.

30/03/2026

“How do girls run?”
“How do boys cry?”
“How do girls fight?”
“How do boys dance?”
The answers came instantly.
Girls are shy.
Boys are strong.
Girls cry.
Boys don’t.
No one paused.
No one questioned it.
That’s how deep conditioning runs.
Before careers.
Before marriage.
Before adulthood.
Children already know the rules.
Who should be loud.
Who should be soft.
Who should take space.
Who should shrink.
Stereotypes are not born.
They are taught.
If we want a different future,
we must start with different conversations.
पितृसत्ता को पहचानो।
Recognise what we are teaching, even unintentionally.

16/03/2026

Online spaces are not neutral.
For many women, they are battlefields.
In this powerful video, community content creator Urwat il Wuska shines a light on something too many women silently endure — online harassment, cyberbullying, hate speech, and trolling.
Behind every abusive comment is an attempt to silence.
Behind every threat is an effort to intimidate.
Behind every troll is the fear of a woman who refuses to shrink.
But here’s the truth:
Women are not logging off.
Women are speaking louder.
Women are documenting, questioning, and demanding accountability — online and offline.
is not just about gathering in physical spaces.
It’s about claiming digital spaces too.
Because when women call out abuse,
when they support each other publicly,
when they refuse to normalise hate —
Power shifts.
To every woman facing online abuse: you are not alone.
To every ally: silence is not neutrality.
Let’s build an internet where women don’t just survive — they lead.

09/03/2026

Women's Day is not just a date on the calendar for us.

On the ground, in villages and small towns across India, we see something powerful every day.
We see women who rise —
not alone,
but together.
So this March, Video Volunteers chooses:
as a theme to celebrate powerful stories and voices for the whole of March.
We are celebrating our women community content creators —
the ones who step into Gram Sabhas with cameras,
who question officials,
who document injustice,
who refuse to let silence win.
We celebrate every woman who speaks up.
And every man who stands beside her.
Because when women rise together,
stories change.
Systems respond.
Communities move forward.
All through this month, we will bring you stories that show what collective courage looks like.
Stay with us.
Amplify the voices.
Be part of the rise.
🌸

08/03/2026

On Women’s Day, we’re not just celebrating.
We’re witnessing something powerful.
Across villages and district offices, women community content creators are stepping forward — mobile phone camera on, questions ready.

They are not documenting for visibility alone.
They are documenting for accountability.

Every time a woman walks into a Gram Sabha with a camera, something shifts.
Every time she asks a question, silence weakens.

Every time she refuses to look away, power is forced to respond.
When one woman stands up, a story changes.

When many women rise together, systems begin to move.
Today on Women’s Day, we honour the courage already in motion.

#ᴡᴏᴍᴇɴᴇᴍᴘᴏᴡᴇʀᴍᴇɴᴛ

07/03/2026

We’re delighted to share that Together Women Rise has partnered with Video Volunteers to support the Khel Badal initiative—an effort that empowers young creators across rural India to use social media to question patriarchy and spark conversations about gender justice. Through , women and men from small towns and villages are learning to create powerful reels that challenge everyday discrimination—from restrictions on women’s mobility to double standards around dignity, work, and freedom online. What begins as a short video often grows into something much larger: confidence, dialogue within families, and new possibilities for change within communities. Together Women Rise brings together hundreds of local chapters of women and allies who learn about global gender equality issues, advocate for change, and connect with grassroots leaders around the world. This partnership will help bring more rural voices into this global conversation. We’re excited for what lies ahead—and grateful to be part of a community committed to advancing gender equality, one story at a time. Learn more about Together Women Rise:
https://togetherwomenrise.org

25/02/2026

We believe every community story deserves to be told powerfully. That's why Video Volunteers proudly supports WLF Academy's Diploma in Visual Storytelling & Media Production! 📹✨

Organized by Wayanad Literature Festival (WLF), this course teaches videography, multi-camera production, reel-making, and live broadcasting—from aerial drone filming to AI-assisted filmmaking. Graduate with pro skills to tell stories that matter!

🎓 Up to 100% scholarships (INR 50,000 value) for rural youth and women available. 📢 Admissions open—apply now! Ideal for anyone eager to master content creation, digital storytelling, and filmmaking.

👉 www.wlfwayanad/wlfacademy | Email: [email protected]
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17/02/2026

एक आदमी अपनी पत्नी की लंबी उम्र के लिए व्रत रख रहा था।
पास खड़ी एक महिला हँसकर बोली — “ये तो औरतें रखती हैं… मर्द क्यों?”
यही है रोज़मर्रा की पितृसत्ता।
जब महिलाओं से उम्मीद की जाती है कि वो पति के लिए व्रत रखें —
तो पुरुष अपनी पत्नी के लिए वही प्यार और समर्पण क्यों नहीं दिखा सकते?
प्यार और देखभाल का कोई जेंडर नहीं होता।
बराबरी वहीं से शुरू होती है जहाँ हम पुराने नियमों को सवालों से देखते हैं।

आपने अपनी रोज़मर्रा की ज़िंदगी में ऐसी पितृसत्ता कहाँ देखी?

कमेंट में बताइए

इस पोस्ट को शेयर करें — ताकि और लोग भी पहचान सकें।
#पितृसत्ता_को_पहचानो
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A man was fasting for his wife’s long life.
Another woman nearby laughed and said, “Isn’t that something only women do? Why is a man fasting?”
This is everyday patriarchy.
When women are expected to fast for their husbands —
why is it questioned when a man chooses to do the same for his wife?
Care, love, and devotion don’t belong to one gender.
Equality begins when we start questioning the norms we’ve always accepted without thinking.

Where have you seen everyday patriarchy in action?
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