Maira’s story
After Maira’s* father died, her mother’s financial stress caused her to see Maira as a burden. They lived in extreme poverty—with an income of about $20 a month. Maira was pulled out of school because of the cost of tuition and her mother’s belief that she didn’t need more education. And Maira’s mother almost married […]
Discrimination & Violence: Femicide in India & China Continues – March 15, 2021
The NGO Committee on the Status of Women, New York presents Discrimination & Violence: Femicide in India & China Continues with Reggie Littlejohn & Jill McElya. NGO CSW/NY facilitates a platform for the voices and leadership of feminists and women’s rights organizations globally who lobby for their inclusion in the UN deliberations in pursuit of […]
Sharona: A story of invaluable hope
Right before Adasha’s* daughter took her own life, she came to Adasha with a desperate plea: “you’re the only one who can raise my baby.” Adasha’s daughter was mercilessly abused by her husband for giving birth to a daughter, and not the son he desperately wanted. The abuse was so severe that Adasha’s daughter took […]
COVID-19 just hit. Here’s our response.
We began with a clear mission: to save girls’ lives in India. Here is our response to the current crisis.
Bhavani’s story of transformation
This is a story of transformation, a story of a girl’s life that has been changed. Meet Bhavani.* When she was born, her father abandoned her family because he wanted a son. Bhavani and her mother were left completely alone, and Bhavani’s mother blamed her for their loss. When Bhavani was just three years old, […]
Aashi’s story: From runaway to thriving student
Aashi* was rescued before she could be trafficked. Aashi’s mother died when she was young, and her father quickly remarried. They were extremely impoverished and forced Aashi to work long hours in brutal heat to bring in money. When she was 10, her stepmother decided to marry Aashi off to a 28-year-old man. She was […]
Nagamani’s story
Nagamani* and Perumal wanted to marry each other desperately. But they were from different castes, and Nagamani’s family could also not afford the dowry demanded by Perumal’s parents. Ignoring the societal traditions that would keep them apart, they married in a secret ceremony. Soon afterward, Nagamani became pregnant and gave birth to a beautiful baby […]
Invisible Girl Project + CRUSHXO with Nidhi Sunil
Our social workers do invaluable work supporting pregnant women, convincing them to keep their baby girls. They rescue discarded girls, providing them with food, shelter, and education. Each girl they save will one day feel as valuable and empowered as they were born to be. We’ve partnered with CRUSHXO and Nidhi Sunil, international model and […]
Kansas City’s second celebration of Invisible Girl Project
Please join us in Kansas City as we celebrate the work of Invisible Girl Project and move the cause forward. Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018Time: 5-9 PMLocation: National World War I Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Dr., KCMO Schedule5-7 PM – Museum Open6-8 PM – Dinner8-9 PM – Program and Auction Featuring a special guest […]