Coming from a Paliyar tribal village, I was once shy and hesitant to speak or participate in discussions. The training at Grihini gave me confidence, motivation and the ability to think independently and make informed decisions. It also encouraged me to make thoughtful choices about my future rather than rushing into marriage. With the skills I gained, I purchased a sewing mac hine and now earn a good income by stitching blouses and churidars, becoming more confident and fina

Coming from a Sri Lankan repatriate community with education only up to the 8th grade, I joined the Grihini Programme, where awareness songs, skits, and classes helped me understand caste, religion, women’s rights and social inequality. Grihini strengthened my literacy, communication and public-speaking skills and gave me the confidence to participate in social causes and stand up for my community. The programme helped me move beyond a life of daily wage labour and realise my

Growing up in a poor Dalit community, I witnessed deep gender and caste discrimination, where girls and women were denied equal opportunities and respect. My time at Grihini transformed my outlook, teaching me about women’s dignity, equality, independence and rights. I gained practical skills such as tailoring, knitting, handicrafts and food processing, which helped me earn a livelihood and stand up for fair wages. I also completed a B.A. through correspondence and shared my

"After failing my 10th-grade exam, I thought my education had ended. Joining Grihini changed my life. It gave me the confidence and determination to complete my studies, become a special educator and support children with intellectual disabilities. Today, I also encourage children in my village to stay in school, inspiring families to see the value of education."

"Coming from a remote village, Grihini gave me the confidence to speak boldly in public, the motivation to face life's challenges and a deep sense of responsibility towards protecting the environment. What I learned has not only transformed my own life but has also inspired me to educate my family and community about caring for nature and creating a better future."

"I had only studied up to the 5th grade before joining Grihini. There, I learned to read and write, gained vocational skills and discovered the importance of health, nutrition and education. Grihini gave me the confidence to build a better life and inspired me to educate my children. Today, my daughter is a graduate, my sons are pursuing successful careers and education and I have seen similar positive changes in my village. Grihini didn't just transform my life—it changed th