Vowels Of The People Association

The Vowels Of The People Association is run out of a flat in Wing A at Rajwade Nagar in Kalewadi. The exact spot is under the name of Shilpa Purushottam Hulsurkar at Sr No 73 1D. We are in the 411017 area of Pune. It’s a residential neighborhood, so when you come to see us, it feels like you are just visiting a neighbor’s house. We have turned part of the living space into an office area with a few chairs and a computer. It’s not the kind of place with a receptionist or a waiting room. If the door is open, you just walk in and say hello. We deal with a lot of community issues and try to give a voice to people who might not be heard otherwise. That’s why we have the name we do. We spend a lot of time listening to stories and writing things down. Our sentences aren't always perfect and our filing system might look a bit messy to an outsider, but it works for us. Living and working in Kalewadi means we see the daily struggles and successes of the local residents firsthand. We don't have a big budget for fancy things, so we make do with what we have. It’s a simple, honest way to spend the day. We aren't trying to change the whole world at once, just doing our bit right here in Rajwade Nagar. Most evenings involve finishing up notes and preparing for the next morning. It’s a steady rhythm that we have grown to appreciate.