The Art That Refuses to Die | A Conversation with Oob Foundation | Kadwai Speaks

Traditional skills have the power to do much more than preserve culture—they can also create livelihoods, build confidence, and transform communities. In this special episode of Kadwai Speaks, we bring you an unplanned yet thought-provoking conversation between Mrs. Rubina Chavan of Oob Foundation, Devrukh, and Mr. Sadiq Kazi, Director of Umalti Pruthvi Foundation. Mrs. Rubina Chavan also carries forward the legacy of her father, the late Hamid Dalwai, one of Maharashtra's most influential social reformers, writers, and advocates for women's rights. Through the continued efforts of his family and organizations inspired by his vision, his ideals of social reform, education, women's empowerment, and community development continue to inspire meaningful initiatives across Maharashtra. In this episode, Mr. Sadiq Kazi and Mrs. Rubina Chavan discuss the revival of the traditional art of Godhri making, how women's self-help initiatives can create sustainable sources of income, and what such a model could mean for villages like Kadwai. This conversation goes beyond handicrafts—it explores community development, women's empowerment, preserving traditional skills, and creating opportunities for the future. In this episode, we talk about: • The tradition and heritage of Godhri making • How Oob Foundation empowered women through skill development • Creating sustainable livelihood opportunities • Preserving traditional crafts for future generations • The role of community organisations in women's empowerment • Challenges in training, production and marketing • How a similar initiative can be started in Kadwai • The vision of creating self-reliant communities Kadwai Speaks is a community podcast that brings inspiring conversations with the people, institutions, and changemakers who have shaped Kadwai and continue to build its future. Through stories of education, social work, entrepreneurship, culture, environment, and village development, we aim to preserve our heritage, inspire future generations, and celebrate the spirit of our community. 👉 Follow us on Facebook:   / 1esmifhhrx   🔔 Subscribe to Kadwai Speaks for more inspiring stories from Kadwai and the Konkan region. If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe. Your support helps us reach more people and preserve the stories that matter. #HamidDalwai #womensempowerment #rurallivelihoods #traditionalcrafts #sustainablelivelihood #maharashtra #konkan #Kadwai #KadwaiSpeaks #communitydevelopment #SocialEntrepreneurship #HandcraftedQuilts #VillageWomen #ruraldevelopment #heritage #kokan #ratnagiri #sangameshwar #ruralschool #community #KokniMuslims #Godhris #kokni #maharashtraurduhighschoolkadwai #muslim