Assam, India – In Khergate, a small food stall has become more than just a place to enjoy hot pakoras, steaming momos, or crispy farsipuri. For the women who run it, the stall represents independence, dignity, and the power of collective effort. At the heart of this inspiring story is Aruna, an Aagewan (community leader) with […]
Uttar Pradesh, India – Barkha, a resident of Akhtiyarpur village in Sultanpur Gram Panchayat, has always been known for her resilience and determination. Along with her husband, Vinod Kumar, she worked as a farmer and agricultural laborer to support their family of five daughters. Despite their hard work, the income from farming was never enough. […]
Uttar Pradesh, India – In the village of Bhairampur, under Mohanlalganj block of Lucknow district, in Uttar Pradesh, India lives Reeta Devi, a farmer and housewife whose life took a difficult turn a few years ago when she lost her husband, Dharmendra Kumar. Left to raise three children (two daughters and a son) on her own, […]