Married at an early age of 16 to a daily wage earner, Asia faced hardships since the early days. With two children, it was close to impossible to arrange two square meals for the family. Things only became worse when Asia’s husband suffered from severe typhoid.
Nisha’s father worked in a small grocery store. Needless to say, his income was minimal. From the lack of basic amenities to the need for discontinuing education, Nisha faced inadequacy all throughout, but nothing stopped her from dreaming.
Puspanjali's journey is a story of inspiration. With an impetus from Bandhan-Konnagar, Puspanjali has been able to create a self-reliant ecosystem around herself. She was born into meagre means. Her father had a small grocery shop.
Usha Kanwar is a homemaker and a resident of Sikar, Rajasthan. Her husband works as a driver. They are a family of meagre means, and their world did not have the necessary exposure or awareness about health, nutrition or hygiene.
Mousumi’s life is the testimony to the importance of self-awareness about health and one’s well-being. It is also the proof of how one can turn their lives around with the correct guidance and motivation. Mousumi’s father was a poor farmer.
Jharna has been a beacon of light for women in her village as an able Swasthya Sahayika (health volunteer). She has been systematically imparting health education through structured health forums and household visits.
