Padma is a member of our Sangha who lives in a small hut with her two daughters. Her husband passed away 15 years ago. Padma makes Beedis (a type of cigarette) in order to earn a living. She also works as an agricultural laborer. Her elder daughter’s name is Shalini who studied in her own …
Pulluri Erravva had faced significant challenges before joining the Sangha. With no support from her husband, she returned to her mother’s home, which resulted in problems with neighbors and elders of her caste due to her gender. She encountered discrimination as a woman when interacting with others outside. The Mahila Samatha Society established Sanghas …
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Nagaratna, a 46-year-old woman residing in Abbalathi A Colony, Periyapatna Taluk, Mysore District, lives with her husband, son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. Her husband is supportive and engaged in agriculture and dairy farming, while her son has a salaried job, and her daughter-in-law assists with household duties and farming activities. Nagaratna participated in the MOVE …
Radhamma, also known as Radha, is a 63-year-old woman residing in Hoskere, Periyapatna Taluk, Mysore District. She lives with her husband, her son, his wife (Bhagya Jyothi), and their grandchildren. Radhamma’s life took a tragic turn when her 22-year-old daughter died by suicide shortly after her marriage. This deeply affected Radhamma’s mental health, and she …
Sudha, a woman residing in Abbalathi a Colony, Periyapatna Taluk, Mysore District, comes from an impoverished background, faced significant challenges within her household. Her husband restricted her movements and locked her inside the house, making it difficult for her to support her two daughters. However, Sudha’s life took a positive turn when women from her …
Janakamma an illiterate woman aged 65 to 68 years and belongs to the Jenu Kuruba community and resides in Abbalathi village of Periyapatna Taluk, Mysore district in Karnataka. Abbalathi is a tribal-dominated backward village about 80 km north of the Mysore district headquarters in Karnataka. As a young tribal, she lived all her childhood in …
Najeeba Banu is 26 years old and from Muddenahalli village in Periyapatna Taluk, Mysore District. She is a single parent to a 13-year-old daughter and a 11-year-old son, both of whom are studying. Najeeba said that she attended a MOVE training session on how to start a small business and the angles to cover …
Akshatha, from Bagewadi is a young girl who was brought up in a rural area, shy with restrictions from her family members. She was surrounded by blind beliefs and practices and was afraid of being forced into an early marriage. Akshatha who is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in the arts. Her family members being …
In an initiative to involve boys and men in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) and gender-based inequalities in the society, Best Practices Foundation conducted a GBV training for both both and girls from Bijapur and Bhagewadi. Amit Mithun Imanand is a young boy, who is now 17-years-old, attended the training programme. After attending the …
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Shanthamma is an elderly woman from Basavana Bhagewadi taluk, Vijappaura. She is affectionately called Shanthavva by the villagers out of respect for her age and her caring nature. Shanthavva learnt the art of kasuthi (embroidery) out of interest and as a hobby. Out of passion for the art, she has been doing kasuti work free …