Zarina Screwvala
Zarina Screwvala is the co-founder of the Swades Foundation & works full time as its Managing Trustee & Director. The Swades Foundation operates with the single-minded focus of empowering rural India through holistic and sustainable growth using its unique 360-degree model. The foundation has 270 full time staff serving 2000+ hamlets impacting over half a million people. Zarina was a co-founder of the media company UTV, where among other ventures, she created and launched several TV channels including Hungama, Bindass & UTV Movies. Zarina has a deep interest in philosophy and is a member of New Acropolis.
Here's why investing in skilled agents of change promises to bridge multiple gaps, creating a healthy, flourishing market and society in India
There is a wealth of human potential in our villages that doesn't shine through. Governments, corporates, civil institutions, and communities need to join forces to help build this youth
If we are to work towards uplifting our rural communities from material poverty, we must first rekindle their ability to dream. Here's how one can start
A clean and functioning toilet is still a right denied in rural India. This hurdle dwindles the number of girls in school because of the challenges it poses to their well-being. The social sector, corporate sector and the local administration must work together to solve this problem
Rural tourism can facilitate a harmonious exchange between the urban and the rural in a way that enriches both communities. Here's why we must work to create a seamless passage between the two
With the right guidance, SHGs can create a cadre of strong and independent women that can change the narrative of our rural India, socially and economically
Diversification of earning streams can help pull the farmers out of financial and mental stagnation and allows them to save or invest for the future. With simple training and careful mentoring, our farmers can be much more productive
Technology is key to making a level playing field for the two Indias - rural and urban - and opening a treasure trove of opportunities for communities in villages
By providing tap water and a toilet in every home in an Indian village, the women found themselves utilising their spare time not to rest but to start a business, the managing trustee of Swades Foundation, Zarina Screwvala, writes
Most importantly, see failure as a chance to learn, change, and evolve into a better, stronger organisation
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