Megha’s Story of Hope
At just six years old, Megha* faced a bleak future. Born into a poor family where both parents work as daily wage laborers, she watched her older brother attend school while she was kept at home. Her father, who had longed for a son, felt disappointed by her birth. When her brother broke his arm […]
Saloni’s* Story
Arnav* and Gowri* had always dreamed of having a son. After several years of marriage, Gowri* finally became pregnant. The couple was overjoyed, seeing their future child as a blessing. However, when their baby was born, they were disappointed to see that they had a daughter. They named her Saloni*. Knowing that Gowri’s health might […]
Aanya’s Story
In a rural community, a little girl named Aanya* was born into a family of farmers. But instead of being welcomed with joy, her birth was met with disappointment. Her father had hoped for a son, but when Aanya was born, he saw her not as a blessing but as a burden. To him, having […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]