by admin | May 12, 2026 | Livelihood
Independent life is very important. That is why I chose to go out for a job, not stay at home. I want to stand on my own feet, contribute, and feel confident. In Maralahalli, Nirmala starts her day reviewing notes from the Parivartan Skill Academy course. At 33, she...
by valentina gazzola | Apr 2, 2026 | Livelihood
Sai Shree Suresh co-founded a school, guided countless families, and spent over two decades championing inclusive education for children with and without disabilities. Then she became a student again. When she reflects on her journey, she begins not with her...
by | Aug 19, 2024 | Livelihood
Today, 38-year-old Usha Devi is a successful farmer and a master trainer in agricultural practices. However, two years ago, she might have had a hard time imagining this achievement. Her family of four used to rely on a modest income from their small plot of land and...
by | Apr 20, 2024 | Livelihood
Ramesh’s face lits up with pride as he displays his lovely handmade terracotta handicrafts at his home in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Today, Ramesh leads a contended life, just as he once dreamed. Life wasn’t always smooth sailing, though. An illness in his childhood...
by | May 20, 2023 | Livelihood
A few years back, 45-year-old Rangamma was at the lowest point of her life – abandoned by her husband and estranged from her children due to mental health issues. The society had labelled her as “mad,” leaving her neglected and alone. When our partner Gramina Abyuday...
by | May 20, 2023 | Health, Livelihood
In a small tribal hamlet called Somgaon, located in Harda district of Madhya Pradesh, India, lives 70 -year-old Mangi Bai and her husband. The village has challenges like a need for clean drinking water, roadways, and electricity, and a lack of adequate medical and...