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Raji Leadership for Rights and Representation

Raji woman returning from forest with a bundle of grass

Raji Tribe is one of India’s most marginalised indigenous communities. Residing in remote villages of Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, the Raji people face significant challenges, including limited access to education, healthcare, and governance participation. This initiative by Association for Rural Planning and Action (ARPAN), in collaboration with Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung South Asia, aims to empower youth and women leaders by enhancing their decision-making, communication, and strategic thinking skills, enabling them to take on leadership roles within their communities.

Through training workshops and community meetings will aim to foster awareness of governance structures and legal rights, encouraging active participation in local decision-making bodies. By forming and strengthening community-based organisations, the initiative ensures long-term representation and self-governance, allowing the Raji people to advocate for their development. A key highlight of the project is a district-level seminar, where the Raji community will showcase its cultural heritage and advocate for its rights, reinforcing a sense of pride and recognition.

By equipping the Raji people with the tools to lead their communities, this initiative fosters self-reliance, cultural preservation, and meaningful participation in governance, ensuring that they are seen as active partners in shaping their future.

About ARPAN

The Association for Rural Planning and Action is a grassroots organisation based in Askot, District Pithoragrh, which lies at the trijunction of Nepal and Tibet with the Kali River separating its Eastern border with Nepal. It is committed to work with, amongst and for the excluded and marginalised sections of the society, placing the issue of women’s human rights in the centre of all its efforts.