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 […]
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 […]
#EveryGirl in India is valuable, worthy, and equal to any boy
At the end of 2021, we rescued 163 girls who now need sponsors. We want a future in India with girls in it—and TODAY we’re launching a sponsorship campaign called #EveryGirl. We want #EveryGirl in India to know she is valued, worthy, and equal to any boy and we want #EveryGirl that we rescue to […]