Community United: Commitment to Abolish Child Marriage
A woman competing in the art competition Two months ago one of our new partners helped girls lead a campaign against child marriage. Boys and girls, unified by the cause, worked together to reach their community. Almost 200 people came to the events during the two day campaign. The campaign had many highlights that included: […]
Give Joy and Hope this Christmas
Our team wishes you a joyful holiday season as Christmas and the New Year are quickly coming! We are so thankful for you, because you helped us rescue more girls and reach even more people this year. Our hearts are filled with gratitude this season, as we celebrate YOU and the milestones you helped us […]
A Story of Courage
Our Giving Tuesday story comes from deep in the rural countryside of South India. With only one road leading from their village to the big city, Samira*, her husband, and their five-year-old son lived outside the village. Though Samira’s husband worked on a farm, he frequently missed work because of his alcohol addiction. Additionally, their […]
Girls United: Campaigning Against Female Gendercide in Rural Communities
As of recently, IGP has a new partner who is making incredible progress in combating the horrifying practices of female gendercide. This partner, based in the state of Maharashtra, has reached over 22,832 people in a four month period (from July to September 2023). They have achieved over 65% of our target goal! Their work […]
Women’s History Month: Three Indian Women You Should Know About
Happy Women’s History Month! This month, we honor and remember Indian women who have broken past barriers and have changed their nation and planet for the better. India has seen significant contributions from women who have impacted society and have paved the way for future generations of women, despite a mountain of gender discrimination and […]
A Story of Hope and Transformation this Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday, and we are sharing the story of Amalya*. Her story is one many girls in India can relate to. It highlights key areas of the abuse and injustice that girls often face. Amalya’s family wanted a boy. When Amalya was born instead, her family didn’t celebrate. Instead, they verbally abused her mother […]
International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated across the world
Out of adversity—creativity, resilience, and courage are born. We believe this is especially true of every girl and woman in India who has ever faced gender discrimination and emerged stronger. Millions of people are celebrating girls today, and we wanted to share how our friends in India are joining in! 108 girls and 72 of […]
4 key takeaways about India from the 2022 TIP Report
The US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report was released this week. This report is the gold standard for anti-trafficking information, representing almost every country in the world. The (over 600-page) document, ranks 188 countries’ efforts to combat trafficking, with country-specific reporting on prosecution, prevention, trafficking profile, and recommendations for further action. You can […]
Sponsorship 101: Celebrating your sponsored girl’s birthday
Celebrating your sponsored girl’s birthday is a simple but impactful way that you connect her life with yours. In the same way that writing letters to her builds a meaningful connection with her, celebrating her birthday each year can do the same. 💡FYI: If you don’t know how to find your sponsored girl’s birthday in […]