Bhavna Kumari came from an indigenous community who grabbed the opportunity to study away from home in a hostel. It was a big achievement to fight gender norms and complete her education. She is sure that her children will not face such an uphill battle.

Bhavna Kumari came from an indigenous community who grabbed the opportunity to study away from home in a hostel. It was a big achievement to fight gender norms and complete her education. She is sure that her children will not face such an uphill battle.

Dipali hated the prejudices and stereotyping that worked against women. So she broke them.

Dipali hated the prejudices and stereotyping that worked against women. So she broke them.

Rangiben wanted to break out of the poverty cycle through entrepreneurship. This story has been reported out of Gujarat by Anita Patel of Rudi No Radio, which is part of the late and legendary Ela Bhatt’s Self Employed Women’s Association or SEWA.

Rangiben wanted to break out of the poverty cycle through entrepreneurship. This story has been reported out of Gujarat by Anita Patel of Rudi No Radio, which is part of the late and legendary Ela Bhatt’s Self Employed Women’s Association or SEWA.

A new service offered by Savita wheels in a host of changes in the life of village resident Sakhubai.

A new service offered by Savita wheels in a host of changes in the life of village resident Sakhubai.

Kamala (name changed) was readying for her marriage. But this was no ordinary wedding. (Marathi narration)