Penned By Communications Manager, Ms. Aditi Mandali Our Founder, Mrs. Rajkala Partha, has always reminded us that knowledge must be shared generously, and that it is our responsibility to bring ground realities to light for the next generation of social workers. For 25 years now our work has been rooted in communities, but our ethos… Read more »

Penned By Communications Manager, Ms. Aditi Mandali In a bright, buzzing room in Pondicherry, students and women from a range of backgrounds gather with one shared goal—to build their digital skills and open new doors for themselves. Welcome to Sharana’s Digital Lab, where each session is a step toward confidence, opportunity, and transformation. Since its… Read more »

We marked Sharana’s 25th year with a heartfelt and intimate gathering led by our Founder and President, Rajkala Partha, together with the Board, our dedicated team, and their families. The evening began with words of gratitude and reflection, acknowledging the journey of Sharana over the past quarter-century and the collective effort that has made each… Read more »

As Sharana turns 25, our Founder and President, Rajkala Partha, reflects on a journey built not on quick fixes or textbook solutions, but on deep listening, cultural respect, and collaborative problem-solving. For 25 years, Sharana has walked alongside communities—empowering individuals to define their own needs and chart their own paths to dignity and development. This… Read more »

Penned By Communications Manager, Ms. Aditi At Sharana, our summer camp is more than just an annual program—it’s one of the most awaited times of the year. It’s when school routines pause, giving way to a season of play and friendships for the children; for our team, it’s a chance to nurture, engage, and celebrate… Read more »

Penned By Board Member, Ms. Alo Pal The voice message was confident and lucid. Reena had not only confirmed that the PCV vaccine had been integral to the Universal Immunization Program (UIP) of India since May 2017, she had also given me the schedule for the shots and the booster. When we sat at the… Read more »

Penned by Board Member, Ms. Alo Pal So what does Sharana mean to you? This is a question I ask at every interview with a beneficiary at Sharana. At the starting point – the pre-Sharana intervention, the conversations are intense, the emotions deep and even piercing, the deprivations severe, the abuses violent and the helplessness… Read more »

  This morning marked a significant moment at Sharana as we had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Etienne Rolland-Piègue, the Consul General of France in Pondicherry and Chennai, to our Social Centre. He was accompanied by Mr. Florent Even, Officer for Social Affairs at the Consulate. The visit began with a warm reception at our… Read more »

  Penned By Board Member, Ms. Alo Pal -19? —Yes madam, love marriage, then three children by the time I was 24. During those years, I couldn’t do any work. The children all attended government school and college. -How did the idea of starting a business come to you? —I needed to add to the… Read more »

Penned By Board Member, Ms. Alo Pal *Please note: The names mentioned in this blog have been altered to maintain privacy* When the lockdown was announced, all of us turned into housekeepers, and millions of housemaids lost their jobs. Already coming from low-income families, the lockdown resulted in a drastic reduction of cash in hand,… Read more »