| Out in a beautiful world- Nagalaxmi
Nagalaxmi never ventured out of the house for the fear of being mocked at by the people of her village. She had a hunchback and a sad enough reason to isolate herself even as she was rebuked by her parents on several occasions. read more>>
Winning back their freedom..
Jyoti, a domestic helper and Jevan, a richshaw puller live in Phillaur in Punjab with their five children. One summer about four years ago, Jyoti's mother took two of her sons to her village and engaged them as agricultural labour without Jyoti's knowledge. The reason - the family owed some money to the landlords. read more>>
Inclusive Education Method
Muruganandam was a recluse and lay desolate in his small house. His mouth dropped so much saliva that he had to be cleaned every now and then. The truth that the boy was shunned and often teased by other children in the village did not leave him with much of a choice but to have no friends. His only companion was his worried mother. read more>>
She earns her bread-Phool Basan's success story
Phool Basan is a classic example of endurance and hard work.
She was six when she was married off to an agricultural labourer. After reaching puberty Phool was sent to her husband's house, who was anyway having a tough time taking care of his big family of two sisters and parents. read more>>
Happy to be studying.
Sarla was only three when she lost her father. He suffered from tuberculosis. He was mentally unstable and suffered from amnesia. There were many occasions during which he would sit quietly staring motionlessly at nothing for long hours. Though scarcely did he go for work, even on those rare occasions when he worked he'd return without collecting his wage or lose it on his way back home. read more>>
"I don't play with clay anymore.I go to school!
Dhina loves to attend school for two reasons: Firstly, the hot meal and secondly, the shelter that the school provides. His life otherwise, is oppressively mundane amidst sand mounds and pits, bricks and clay. read more>>
A home to stay.
Sreenu left home when he was 17. He could not bear with his neighbour's ridicule and banter about his physical disability that left him limping and speaking in a muffled way. It was due to a polio attack that he suffered from at a young age. read more>>
The determined Hansa.
Although frail and diminutive in stature Hansa Ben's glowing eyes show a lot of grit and determination. Barely 25 years of age, this single parent has fought out in the a man's world- not only for her own kith and kin but for all those who wandered about; seeking help and support after the Gujarat earthquake. read more>>
Living up to a Challenge
The Pratibandhit Kalyan Kendra (PKK) came as a blessing in disguise for me; as I had secluded myself from the world and lived a mundane, a life full of inferiority complexes. My state was so bad that when I had guests home, I would hide in some corner of my house. read more>>
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