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