AnnaSophia Robb 
AnnaSophia is an American film and television actress, as well as an occasional singer. She gained a loyal fan following after starring roles in the 2005 family films Because of Winn-Dixie and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She has also co-starred in Bridge to Terabithia (2007) and Race to Witch Mountain (2009). AnnaSophia is strong advocate for the Dalits and is involved locally with DFN. You should visit the “Changing the World” section of AnnaSophia’s website.
Who Are The Dalits?
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Oppression. Slavery. Apartheid. Yesterday’s vocabulary? Think again. Learn more about the Dalits of India and the Dalit Freedom Network that is working on their behalf.
BBC Interview with Joseph D'souza
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An interview with Dr. Joseph D’souza in November of 2008 concerning the violence in Orissa against the tribal Christians.
Caedmon's Call>
A contemporary Christian band and pioneer of white blues music, which fuses traditional folk with world music and alternative rock, Caedmon’s Call has always had a heart for forgotten corners of the world like India. Throughout their incredible twelve-year history, they’ve focused much of their ministry toward global causes. Their 2004 album Share the Well features an Indian-fusion style, a Dalit drummer, and commentary by DFN’s International President, Joseph D’souza. Learn more on the Caedmon’s Call website.
Clay Cups (TM)
Clay cups are commonly used by establishments in India and are provided exclusively for the Dalits. The purpose is to destroy the cup after each use so that no upper caste customer will ever use it and risk “contamination by a Dalit’s uncleanness.” Dalit Freedom Network has chosen the clay cup as a visual representation of the Dalits’ brokenness and oppression. These cups are made by the Dalit community outside of Hyderabad, India.
If you would like a clay cup or many clay cups, click here. If you would like to help us out with the shipping and handling by donating, we leave the amount* that you would like to donate up to you. Please remember our shipping and handling costs as we get these cups directly from India. We want to get a cup into the hands of everyone to spread the word about the Dalits.
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Note: Volume (25+) pricing available: Call us at 303-221-1333 or email us at Bulk Clay Cup Orders
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Dalit Education Center Video
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Learn more about the Dalit Freedom Centers that we are setting up.
Dalit Hymn
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Approximately 250 million Indians (a full 25% of the population), are Dalit. In a country where everybody is supposed to have equal rights and opportunities, one out of four people is condemned to be untouchable.
Music by Caedmon’s Call
Dalit Voice
Dalit Voice has become India’s largest circulated journal of the oppressed, “Voice of the Persecuted Nationalities Denied Human Rights”
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Day in the Life of an Untouchable Sweeper
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This is the daily life of one of India’s “sweepers:” people who collect feces day in and day out. This woman is a Dalit, one of India’s Untouchables. There are millions like her across India.
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Free the Dalits
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A small glimpse at the things that we as free people, take for granted.
High Impact Giving (Current Greatest Need)
Give any amount where resources are needed the most. Can’t decide which gift to give? Your generous gift of any dollar amount will be used wisely to address a pressing need for a child or a Community Transformation program. To express our thanks, we will send you a card and a Clay Cup ® for you to share with a friend or family member. Click here to go the Current Greatest Need donation page (note: this transaction must be done separately from the rest of the gift catalog order – thank you.)
IDEAS - International Development
IDEAS is a non-profit, humanitarian and development organization. They develop projects among communities in North Africa, Turkey, Central/South/Southeast Asia, and China. IDEAS projects fall under five categories: Education, Medical, Community Development, Agriculture and Business.
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I'm Dalit. how are you?
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160 million people in India are born outside the four castes of the Varna system – the oldest surviving social hierarchy of the world.
They are called the “untouchables”
They themselves have chosen the name DALITS (broken people).
Infos: http://www.idsn.org – International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN)
International Dalit Solidarity Network
The International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN) is a network of national solidarity networks, groups from affected countries and international organisations concerned about caste discrimination and similar forms of discrimination based on work and descent.
International Justice Mission
International Justice Mission is a human rights agency that rescues victims of violence, sexual exploitation, slavery, and oppression.
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Joe Bassett
As a singer/songwriter, Joe has recorded a couple cd’s; the latest is Nothing Hurts Like The Truth. He has played with other artists such as Andrew Osenga and Caedmon’s Call and is a strong supporter of the Dalit Freedom Network. Click here to visit Joe’s website.
Julie Hufstetler>
Location: Uniontown, Ohio
As a singer, pianist, songwriter and worship leader, Julie has been making music most of her life. Julie’s songs have been published by LifeWay Christian Resources and Worship Today Music. Her recent trip to India was the catalyst for her newest album which you can pre-purchase at her website. She is also a Regional Representative of Dalit Freedom Network and ten percent of all sales from her new CD go to DFN. So when you pre-purchase, you are helping to free the Dalit people of India. Click here to visit Julie’s website.
Laws and Policy Database
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A comprehensive database of laws and policies regarding religious freedom and human rights in India. The database is the first of its kind and contains documents, including anti-conversion laws, which were previously unavailable to the public.
Manual Scavengers, Victims of Caste Pyramid
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The focus on this 30 Minutes is perhaps the most degrading practice of 21st century in India – a practice that deprives thousands of their fundamental right to live with dignity.
NAE Statement of Conscience Concerning the Dalits - October 2007
Occasionally, the National Association of Evangelicals, a fellowship of Christian organizations, churches and denominations, releases a formal statement about a global issue. The statement is intended to influence advocacy and awareness and articulate the distinctly evangelical perspective. In 2007, an historic statement about the Dalits was released.
NAE_2007_Statement_of_Conscience_Concerning_Dalits.pdf
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Operation Mercy Charitable Company
OMCC is moving towards the goal of 1,000 Dalit Education and Emancipation Centers. OMCC works with the Dalit Freedom Network as well as other partners to accomplish this strategic goal.
Operation Mobilization India
Operation Mobilization (OM) India is an inter-denominational Christian movement committed to partnership with Indian churches in sharing God’s love with the nation of India. OM India is dedicated to the training and equipping of national Indian Christian workers as instruments to lead men to the living God and help them grow in their faith. OM India seeks to be culturally sensitive using innovative methods and programs that meet local needs.
Print posters for your campus!
We’ve designed this attention-grabbing poster for use in campus classrooms, hallways and public areas. All you need to do is download the directions, choose which type of file will work for your school, and print. Questions? Email our Campus Advocacy Team Leader, Stasia.
Poster Files
- How can I print my own posters? Printing_Directions.pdf
- The poster file for normal use: Poster_for_normal_use.pdf
- The poster file for professional printing: Poster_professional_printer.pdf
Randall Goodgame
Location: Houston
A singer/songwriter with a fresh new album called Bluebird, Randall wrote many of the songs that appeared on the Caedmon’s Call album Share The Well. He is also a strong supporter and contributor to the Dalit movement. Visit Randall’s website for a taste of Bluebird.
SC/ST Organisations
The main objective of forming the All India Confederation of SC/ST Organisations was to restore the original position of the Constitution so that the intent and spirit of the Constitution is maintained.
Switchfoot
Location: San Diego
Switchfoot, the Grammy nominated alternative rock band from California, first gained mainstream recognition after the inclusion of four of their songs in the 2002 movie A Walk to Remember. The band has been actively involved in a number of humanitarian causes and also started the online magazine lowercase people, which serves to bring attention to notable works created by artists, writers, and musicians, and to introduce social issues worldwide. Click here to visit the official Switchfoot website.
The White Tiger
by Aravind Adiga, published by Free Press (New York, 2008)
Without melodrama or too heavy a spirit, Adiga tells a fictitious tale of one man’s life that is at once ingenious, fresh, ancient, and true. Novelist Aravind Adiga illuminates the reality—sometimes scoffing and ugly—of village life, city life, and impenetrable barriers between the rich and the poor in modern India.
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1H. Free a Dalit Child for $28 per month
Click here to go to our child sponsorship site. Note: This will be a separate transaction from the shopping cart, but don’t give up!
