The Erased Coast & its People (Ch 02: Pozhiyoor, the Question Mark)
This feature is part of a series by Voyance addressing coastal erosion, homelessness and displacement amongst indigenous coastal populations in Thiruvananthapuram/South Kerala.
Deep into the Ocean || Conversation with Aneesha Benadict – Scuba Diver and Marine Biologist
Aneesha Ani Benadict is the first female scuba diver from the fishing community in Kerala. A Marine Biologist by profession, she has been an active member of the marine conservation…
The Erased Coast & its People (Ch 01: Little Flower, Kochuthoppu)
This feature is part of a series by Voyance addressing coastal erosion, homelessness and displacement amongst indigenous coastal populations in Thiruvananthapuram/South Kerala.
Straight Talk: On CSCF & the Struggle for Coastal Indigenous Rights
Sindhu Maria Napoleon reflects on CSCF’s journey and evaluates the social, political and cultural challenges affecting the coastal indigenous populations of Kerala.
Between the Sea, the Devil and the System
In this feature story, we attempt to highlight the challenges faced by the lifeguards over the years, since the initiation of their service in Kovalam in 1986.
Beside the Waves, Beneath the Palms: the S.I.S.P. Story
Founded in 1996 by Paul van Gelder and Werner Fynaerts, Sebastian Indian Social Projects (S.I.S.P.) is a non-profit organisation working with the socio-economically disadvantaged communities and populations in the coastal…