Red Rickshaw Revolution

The Red Rickshaw Revolution (RRR) is a project for women's empowerment in India. The Vodafone Foundation, India, launched it.[1] It helps women with social development in India.[2][3] It began when three women left Delhi to go to Mumbai to raise money for NGOs working to empower Indian women. They rode a red autorickshaw. This trip of 1500 km began on 9 March 2013 and ended on 18 March 2013. The rickshaw passed through Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra.[4]

Participants

Laura Turkington started the Red Rickshaw Revolution.[5] She was then Director of the [6] in India. Carina Deegan supported this activity of the foundation.[7] Sunita Chaudhary was the first female auto rickshaw driver in Delhi NCR.[4]

Events

The red rickshaw passed through cities like Alwar, Jaipur, Ajmer, Rajsamand, Shamlaji, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Daman and Mumbai.[8] The Revolution raised funds for three NGOs- Apne Aap Women’s Collective (AAWC), Breakthrough[9] and Corp India.[10] The initiative also aims to educate women about their rights and share the stories of successful women.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Vodafone India: Leading through innovation and collaboration". Light Reading India. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  2. ↑ Das, Neha (8 March 2013). "Riding rickshaw for a cause". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  3. ↑ "Stories of Struggle". The Hindu. 1 March 2013. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Mag, Mumbai. "Meet the women behind the red rickshaw revolution". iDiva. Archived from the original on 14 March 2013. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  5. ↑ "Laura Turkington".
  6. ↑ "Vodafone Foundation".
  7. ↑ "Sunita Chaudhary Delhis First Woman Auto Driver Robbed, Gets Relief from Ex-Minister".
  8. ↑ "How to celebrate women's day? Drive an auto from Delhi to Mumbai". The Hindu Business Line. 5 March 2013. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  9. ↑ "Breakthrough".
  10. ↑ "Corp India".

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