Category: Women

Pabitra Sonari belongs to the Nepali Community in Changhai Village of Gahpur Block, Biswanath District in India. Prior to joining KVA, Pabitra carried out small activities to make money such as making pickles. But she always wanted to do better in life. Hence, once the KVA Centre was set up by SEWA, she became a […]
Aruna Borah is a hard working woman from Brahmanan. She is married to Manek Borah and they have two children. Like many men in their village, Aruna’s husband is an alcoholic and she also suffered domestic violence from him. Aruna became a member of the Kokila Vikas Ashram (KVA) and her joining the organization was […]
Rina Kakoti hails from an impoverished family in Gopalpur Village, Swaman Block. She is married to Biren Kakoti, who works in the bamboo business alongside kerosene distribution. They have three children. Rina has studied until Grade X and has been trained in papad making and agarbatti (incense stick) making. She worked only from home and […]