Get 10 000 children out of labour and into school

Prisha is a housewife and her husband is a farmer. Together, they own a modest plot of land. Though their income is limited, they somehow stretch it to feed their family and support both their children’s education.

But things are getting tougher. If Prisha cannot raise more income, she will have to choose between food and education for her children - a choice she cannot bear to think about.  

With agricultural farming, the income generated is seasonal and can vary moment to moment. By selling milk, Prisha can stay afloat throughout the year; but, with only one cow, it just isn't enough. A second cow would cost at least 30,000 rupees, which she simply cannot afford.  

What can she do?  

Fortunately, our partner’s project, which is involved in helping children and their families escape poverty and gain an education, was able to make contact with Prisha.  

After, our social workers met with Prisha and assessed how best to support her and her family, they were able to facilitate and fund the purchase of a second cow for Prisha's family. Prisha and her husband were overjoyed. For them, it isn't just a cow; it's a stable and secure future for themselves and their children.   

Prisha and her husband were overjoyed. For them, it isn't just a cow; it's a stable and secure future for themselves and their children.  

The profits from one cow doubles their income and frees them from the choice between food and education.  

Thanks to your support, these families can break free from the cycles of poverty and marginalisation for good. Thank you! 

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 Charu couldn’t go to school and her grades were slipping fast, all because of her period.

She didn’t have access to the resources she required, resulting in her missing school and fearing something was terribly wrong with her. Charu suffered with heavy bleeding during her period. Needing reassurance, she reached out to her mother, but in her small village community, periods aren’t openly discussed, and her mother shunned all her attempts. Charu, already shy, felt she was alone in this and retreated even more into herself.

Charu’s teacher noticed her lack of attendance, arranging a meeting to find out why. She was trained in adolescent health for girls by the project our partners deliver.

Charu finally felt heard.

Our partners are working continuously to ensure increased awareness and essential menstrual health coaching is carried out in educational systems, to guarantee girls feel supported through their school years. Charu was referred to a treatment center, where her condition could be further accessed and treated. Charu’s parents though supportive, were anxious about the financial burden this would incur; the project covered all costs and eliminated this fear.

With the support of community groups and healthcare visits, Charu is back to school consistently, free from nervousness, allowing her to fully focus on her studies and thrive! With increased focus on her education, working with the project, her parents are encouraging her to pursue higher education.

We eagerly await to see what the future holds for Charu thanks to this vital project, reaching out to girls in need and reducing the stigma that surrounds periods.

Links:

• Link to our website to find out more and see our projects!
• Karuna Trust Instagram for opportunities and updates!