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A Journey of Growth, Empowerment, and Resilience

Jyoti’s Journey of Growth

(Kurunwadi ZP school)

Jyoti’s Journey of Growth

(Kurunwadi ZP school)
Jyoti, a third-grader, once struggled with learning, speech, and confidence. She often faced bullying and hesitated to participate in class. With support from a dedicated mentor, she now sits in the front row, excels in her studies, and expresses her creativity through art. Her handwriting has improved, and her growing confidence shines through in everything she does.

Amar’s Path to Confidence

(Jaybhaywadi ZP School)

Amar’s Path to Confidence

(Jaybhaywadi ZP School)
Amar’s education was disrupted due to his family’s seasonal migration for sugarcane work. Struggling with reading, writing, and social interaction, he hesitated to engage with his peers. Through engaging learning activities with toys and educational materials, Amar found his voice. Today, he reads simple Marathi words, plays with friends, and actively participates in school life.

Komal’s Transformation

(ZP Primary School, Hivra Khurd)

Komal’s Transformation

(ZP Primary School, Hivra Khurd)
Komal, a shy and reserved student, hesitated to speak up in class. With consistent encouragement and guidance, she blossomed into a confident learner who eagerly participates in school programs. Her transformation also inspired her parents to become more involved in her education.

Empowering Migrant Women Through Custard Apple Microenterprises

(Morewadi, Ambajogai)

Empowering Migrant Women Through Custard Apple Microenterprises

(Morewadi, Ambajogai)
For years, women in Beed migrated for seasonal sugarcane work, leaving their families behind. With the launch of a microenterprise utilizing the region’s GI-certified custard apples, they found an opportunity to earn a stable income while staying home. Through training in processing and marketing, over 60 women now run a successful enterprise, ensuring financial stability and uninterrupted education for their children.

Shri Siddheshwar Oil Production Group – A Sustainable Model

(Ujani, Ambajogai)

Shri Siddheshwar Oil Production Group – A Sustainable Model (Ujani, Ambajogai)

In a unique initiative, women now extract oil from safflower seeds using traditional wooden mills. This has reduced dependence on external markets, provided a local supply of pure edible oil, and created an additional income stream through by-products like oilcake for livestock feed.

Annapurna Spice Producers Group

(Tugav, Umarga Tehsil)

Annapurna Spice Producers Group – A Taste of Entrepreneurship

(Tugav, Umarga Tehsil) A group of women turned their passion for homemade spices into a thriving business. Their signature peanut chutney has become a local favorite, boosting recognition for their village. Through collective purchasing and production, they’ve increased profits while preserving authentic flavors.

Pooja’s Journey to Better Health

(Borisawargaon, Kaij)

Pooja’s Journey to Better Health

(Borisawargaon, Kaij)
Pooja, a young mother of two, struggled with anemia, menstrual issues, and postnatal weakness. A community health workshop introduced her to simple lifestyle changes, medical support, and better nutrition. Today, she feels stronger, healthier, and actively educates other women in her village about reproductive well-being.

Suman Tai’s Journey

(Kaij)

Suman Tai’s Journey from Struggles to Strength

(Kaij)
After her husband’s accident, Suman Tai found herself in financial and emotional turmoil. A health training session introduced her to Ayushman Bharat and Self-Help Groups (SHGs), through which she accessed ₹5 lakh in health insurance and built a financial safety net for her family. She now leads savings initiatives in her village, empowering other women to secure their futures.

Sulba’s Empowering Choice

(Beed District)

Sulba’s Empowering Choice: Long-Term Contraception (LARC)

(Beed District)
As a mother of two and a laborer, Sulba struggled to access reliable contraceptive methods. Through a women’s health workshop, she learned about Copper-T and hormonal implants, enabling her to plan her family’s future with confidence. This intervention has given her the freedom to focus on her well-being while ensuring a better quality of life for her children.

Priti Kacharu Kale

(Maharashtra)

Priti Kacharu Kale – From Farmer’s Daughter to Software Engineer

(Maharashtra)
Born into a family where no one studied beyond 10th grade, Priti defied expectations. With the support of a skill-training program, she secured a job as a Software Engineer at NatWest, earning ₹50,000 per month.

Yogita Ganpat Karande

(Maharashtra)

Yogita Ganpat Karande – A Nurse’s Resilience

(Maharashtra)
Widowed early in life, Yogita struggled to find a path forward. A scholarship enabled her to complete her nursing degree, providing her with the means to support herself and serve her community.

Mayuri Bhanudas Jadhav

(Maharashtra)

Mayuri Bhanudas Jadhav – Climbing the Corporate Ladder

(Maharashtra)
With her mother’s encouragement and financial support from NavGurukul, Mayuri completed the Meraki Learn Course and secured a job at WNS Limited. Today, she is financially independent and a role model for other young women in her village.

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