Impact Stories

Ms. Ani Mandangi, a resident of Karubai village in Rayagada district, Odisha, is 46 years old and has experienced significant mobility challenges since she was around 25 years old, when she experienced paralysis. The condition severely affected the mobility of her legs and gradually restricted her ability to walk and move independently. For many years, …

Wheels Towards Independence – A Journey Towards Mobility and Dignity Read More »

Baising is a small village located in the hilly region of Rayagada district, Odisha, where most families depend on agriculture for their livelihood. Due to limited facilities within the village, people often travel to Rayagada town for basic services such as tailoring, clothing purchases and other household needs. Seasonal farming and irregular wage opportunities make …

Threads of Change: A Village Woman’s Journey to Financial Independence Read More »

Jangili village in Rayagada block of Odisha is home to many tribal farming families who depend on small-scale agriculture for their livelihood. However, limited landholding, lack of technical knowledge and traditional farming practices often lead to low productivity and limited income opportunities. Mrs. Dhanamani Mandangi, a small farmer from Jangili village, faced similar challenges. She …

The Story of Economic Empowerment of a Woman Farmer Read More »

Karubai village in Rayagada district, Odisha, is home to many small and marginal farmers who depend on agriculture for their livelihood. However, limited landholding, lack of technical knowledge and traditional practices often lead to low productivity and income. Mrs. Ashi Saraka, a farmer owning just 10 decimals of land, faced similar challenges. She relied on …

A Woman Farmer’s Success in Organic Brinjal Cultivation Read More »

In the remote tribal village of Badasiguru under Karubai Gram Panchayat in Rayagada district, Odisha, the Government Primary School was once a place of concern for both parents and students. The school building had a damaged roof that leaked during the rainy season and the cracked flooring made it unsafe for children to move around. …

A Safe School for Every Child Read More »

In Mangolpur village of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, evenings were often the most difficult time for Geeta. As the day ended, she would sit quietly thinking about the next morning. What would be cooked? How would school expenses be managed? What if someone in the family fell sick? With only her husband’s income to depend on, …

Geeta… Grocery… Gross Gain Read More »

In the remote tribal village of Uhapaka, Rayagada Odisha, the local Anganwadi Centre was once a place of worry for parents and children alike. The building had a leaking roof, broken windows, toilets and unsafe drinking water. Learning often happened under trees and during the monsoon, the centre became completely unusable. Children missed out on …

Our Centre Is Safe We Can Still Learn & Play Read More »

Sihuliya is a small, remote village in the Cholapur block of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh where most families rely on daily wage labor to meet their needs. Social issues such as caste-based discrimination, gender inequality, lack of education, and early involvement of children in household responsibilities heavily impact adolescent girls. Vinita, who had completed her 12th …

A Village Girl’s Journey To Self-Reliance Read More »

Padmapada, a small village in the Gop block of Puri District, Odisha, has long relied on agriculture for livelihood. However, erratic weather patterns and traditional farming methods often left farmers struggling to make ends meet. Premanand Behara, a resident of this village, faced similar hardships. Owning just one acre of farmland, he cultivated rice using …

Cultivating Change: The Story Behind One Farmer’s Double Profits Read More »

Chadheigaon, a small village in the Gop block of Puri District, Odisha, is primarily known for its predominantly agrarian economy. Basanti Bhoi and her family live here, facing constant financial instability. Depending on daily wage labor, their income was unpredictable and low, and with five members for sustenance Basanti often worried about their future. With …

From Dependence To Independence: Basanti’s Goat Farming Story Read More »