Chanda Devi is one of the 16 sahyoginis working with Jagriti Mahila Samakhya, reaching out and to more than 2700 women and adolescent girls through 160 groups across 48 villages. Parivartan recognises gender inequality in rural communities, where women are forced to adhere to stereotypical norms cleverly designed to curtail their movements. Often seen as weak and pitiable, their demand for freedom and equality is viewed charitably, which grossly undermines their innate potentials and identity.

Parivartan began its journey by encouraging the local youth to engage and involve themselves in social development programs – mobilising and training to connect with the community. Rajkeshwar Kumar, a resident of Badhuliya, and the youngest of four children, managed to finish his higher education, struggling through an emotionally and financially challenging childhood, bereft of his father.

Rajkeshwar joined Umang, Parivartan’s Community Sports vertical, first as a Community Youth Leader, and is now working as a Training and Mentoring Officer. Umang aims to engage, inform and sensitise community children using sports as a tool for social upliftment.

With changing times and urban migration, it’s becoming difficult to keep cultural folk forms alive. The loss of intangible art forms amounts to irreparable loss of intangible heritage of communities. Rangmandali, the Community Theater vertical of Parivartan, has been conceptualized as a local repertory and aspires to keep the conventional forms of folk theatre alive and active.
Parivartan Natya Mandali constitutes 15 local artistes from 10 villages. Pratima Kumari is one such local artists working with Rangmandali.

As the sun dips behind the dusty kabaddi grounds of Parivartan, Sibbu, a 21-year-old girl from Jamapur, wipes the sweat from her brow—head held high, spirit unwavering. She’s not just playing a game; she’s challenging norms and redefining who gets to dream. Parivartan’s Umang initiative champions sports like football, kabaddi, volleyball, and cycling—nurturing both girls’ and boys’ teams, encouraging participation at district and state levels, and sparking vital conversations about the transformative power of sports. Through Umang, talent, confidence, and equality find a place to thrive.

In the quiet lanes of Khembhatkan, 10-year-old Anshika walks with a book in her hand and a dream in her eyes. She doesn’t just want to study—she dreams of serving, leading, and transforming her world as an IPS officer. Since the age of five, Parivartan has been her second home, nurturing her growth from a curious child into a confident young leader. Through its Baalghar Aangan initiative, Parivartan empowers over 52 Anganwadi Centers with innovative pedagogy that fosters holistic child development. With play-based learning, peer interaction, and continuous support, children like Anshika receive a strong start in life.

Amid the rhythmic click-clack of the loom, Roshani weaves more than fabric—she weaves her dreams into every thread. Still so young, she earns her own living while holding tightly to her fierce desire: to learn, to grow, and to shape her future on her own terms. Parivartan’s Livelihood vertical empowers rural women through weaving, stitching, and traditional crafts, creating pathways to economic independence while preserving age-old art forms. Over 150 women have already been trained, leading to the creation of Sabrangi—a unique handwoven brand that celebrates tradition, resilience, and pride.