For 3,000 years, I have been oppressed
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.
How the Dalit Freedom Network is Involved
EDUCATION
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
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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
HEALTHCARE
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
SOCIAL JUSTICE
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
IN THE NEWS
Attacks on freedom of religion for Dalits
Click here to read about latest news about the ongoing violence against Dalit Christians in Orissa and other states across India.
BBC Interview of Dr. Joseph D'souza
Dr. Joseph D’souza – President of All India Christian Council and International President of Dalit Freedom Network was interviewed on BBC, which was broadcasted last week.
The interview is available by clicking here.
OPINIONS
View Video about the Dalits and DFN
View Video About the Dalits and DFN. Click here to watch the video:
Politics and Violence in Orissa
Attracting Dalits has proved difficult for the BJP. Its focus on tribal districts should be seen in this light. Why have India’s tribal-majority districts witnessed the bloodiest anti-Christian attacks?
Stark Truths Of Hinduism
Udit Raj, a prominent Dalit activist and Buddhist writes about why the Hindu Right fears not conversions, but an equitable society.
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DFN has chosen the clay cup™ to be the symbol of the oppression of the Dalits. For years, throughout India, Dalits were forced to drink out of clay cups which are then destroyed......
The Untouchable Kids of India
Watch the Nick News Special “The Untouchable Kids of India” Video.
INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE BLOG
Visit Joseph D’Souza’s International Justice Blog
DEFINITIONS
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