Women who join our skilling programmes across India also earn great support systems for life. Through life skill discussions and sessions conducted by our staff,women learn to navigate through life’s struggles efficiently and to support each other through the process. Many who graduate, often come back to receive guidance from our team. Hameeda is one …

Dhanalakshmi, fondly known as Dhana is part of the hairdressing and beautician training in our Kalayanpuram hub, Chennai. She is the top performer in her class and is loved by everyone as she patiently helps those who struggle with techniques and is always trying new things! Her positive attitude and smile often mask the sadness …

A mother’s love is fierce and strong. We witness in our communities, mothers going out of their way to help their children have all the things that they could not have as a child.One such mother is Sakina in Nalasopara, Mumbai who went against age-old traditions to ensure her child’s right to education. Sakina, 30, …

“My name is Kamala. I am 32 years old. I live in Hallegudadhahalli, Bangalore. When I was 12 years old, I dreamed of studying well and growing up to work in a big company but at that young age, my parents forced me to marry. My dreams died with my childhood. My children went to …

In our Manipur hubs in the North East, we have a farmer produce group (FPG) that creates awareness among farmers on the sustainable methods of farming. Lhingjahoi and Mangjalal are farmers who have been a part of our FPG and they tell us what they have learnt and implemented on their lands. “As a farmer, …