Giving Tuesday Girl: Prita’s Story of Resilience
Suresh tightly gripped six-year old Prita’s* hand, leading her towards the bus as she clutched a small bag of food he had just bought. The crowded village center bustled with activity—shoppers moving between stores, the hum of conversation, and the distant sound of a bus engine idling. Oashni,* Prita’s mother snuck behind them, her heart […]
Kamah’s Story
Kamah’s* story is one of resilience and determination. Kamah’s father passed away when she was young, and her mother focused all her energy on supporting her son, leaving Kamah neglected. Despite being just a child, Kamah was burdened with household chores and caring for herself. After completing 5th grade, her mother insisted she stop her […]
Hamsini’s Rescue
Due to a long-standing societal tradition, Nabha* and Saachi* were married young. They desired a son, which Nabha believed was essential for his honor and a source of pride in his community. After Saachi gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Hamsini*, Nabha began to abuse and neglect his wife and new baby, […]
2024 Mid-Year Update from Abey George, Our Executive Director
Female gendercide wasn’t a concept consciously acknowledged by many people in India, even just a decade ago, but today it is becoming increasingly prominent on the Indian radar. Over more than a decade of our efforts, you have faithfully stood with us to raise our voices together against this scourge. At the start of this […]
Darshini’s Rescue
Darshini’s* rescue story comes straight from the field, written by IGP Staff Writer, Aaron A. In a quaint village surrounded by vast fields, lived a little girl named Darshini*. She was a radiant soul, full of laughter and love, but her life was filled with hardship. Darshini’s parents, illiterate farm laborers, struggled with poverty. Her […]
Hana’s* Rescue
Hana* grew up in a family with strong patriarchal values. From a young age, she faced significant challenges due to gender bias and family issues. Her father believed only a son could continue the family’s legacy, often sidelining Hana and her sisters. Although her mother loved Hana and her sisters deeply, their father’s harsh expectations […]
Spotlight on Sponsorship
Supporters, if you’ve been following our journey, you’re familiar with the incredible impact made possible by our Child Sponsors. Thanks to their generous contributions, our girls receive the essential resources and nurturing required for their flourishing, alongside the invaluable opportunity to pursue an education. In 2023, our Child Sponsorship program reached a milestone with 590 […]
Chana’s* Rescue
In a quiet village, nestled amidst the rustic landscape of rural India, a tale of heartache and resilience unfolds. Married in 2002, Swarith* and Malini* had big dreams and aspirations for a blissful future together. After two years, they were ready to start a family. They knew they wanted to have a son. However, their […]
Amna’s Rescue
Amna*, a nine year old girl, comes from a family facing immense financial hardship. Everyday, the family experienced unbearable tension because Amna* was the youngest of four daughters. Amna’s* father, unable to accept that he never had a son, was consumed by anger. Raised with the belief that a wife’s worth lay solely in bearing […]