This boy represents the 250 million Dalits (doll-leets) , formerly called Untouchable, who have been told by the upper castes of India that they are less than human. If even a Dalit’s shadow falls on an upper caste person, that person is polluted according to caste rules. The Dalit Freedom Network partners with the Dalits in their quest for religious freedom, social justice, and human rights by mobilizing human, information, and financial resources. Take a moment and learn about the most oppressed people of all humankind.
Dalits want an English-based education for their children, recognizing the great benefits available for those educated in English. DFN's Dalit Education Centers are transforming the future for thousands of Dalit children. Read more
A key way to empower Dalits is to help them gain marketable skills and build a personal credit history. DFN's micro-loan and vocational training programs are helping Dalits take their first steps toward self-sufficiency. Read more
Dalits have little access to medical care, their children receive no vaccinations and preventable infectious diseases spread rapidly. We provide public health awareness, vaccinations and medical interventions. Read more
Dalits suffer at the hands of authorities and high-caste leaders across India. We work with the government of India to pass new policies that protect Dalits, to ensure those laws and existing laws are enforced, and to protect the religious freedom of all people in India by combating anti-conversion legislation. Read more
The South Asia bureau chief of the Wall Street Journal applauds DFN schools as an example of providing English langauge education to the marginalized. And he urges all schools in India to embrace English as the language for instruction.
A Dalit family from the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh donates their deceased son’s eyes. At four months old, he became the youngest organ donor in the recorded history of India.
By Kancha Ilaiah
Michelle Obama’s unprecedented touch of Queen Elizabeth symbolized something that Indians dream about: true democracy which abolishes untouchability.
By Kancha Ilaiah
Former Prime Minister V.P. Singh, who stood by the oppressed, was ignored even in death. The oppressed will treat that as their own humiliation.
By Joseph D’souza
The popular movie Slumdog Millionaire vividly portrays the challenges for India today. We can be part of the solution if we’re willing to see the truth.
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