Out of the Shadows

Out of the Shadows

Rani* is 35 years old and originally from West Bengal. After her husband passed away from cancer, she received no support from her in-laws. With no one else to turn to and three children to care for, she returned to her parents’ home. But she knew she couldn’t...
A New Beginning for Jagruti and Her Children*

A New Beginning for Jagruti and Her Children*

Jagruti*, a 46-year-old woman from Hyderabad, had a difficult childhood. She lost her parents when she was very young and had to live with her relatives, who did not care for her. At the age of 10, she ran away from home with some friends who were visiting Mumbai. But...
A New Chapter Beyond the Red-Light Area

A New Chapter Beyond the Red-Light Area

Farida* came to Mumbai with her husband, full of hope for a better future. But that dream was soon crushed. Her husband left her for another woman, abandoning her and their young son. With nowhere to turn, Farida asked her brother for help. He promised to find her...
From Darkness to Direction

From Darkness to Direction

When Rekha* was just 17, she believed she was stepping into a better future. A man from her village in Nepal, who had gained her family’s trust, promised her a well-paying job in India. As a young widow with a small child, she thought this opportunity would ease...
Ashwini’s Journey to Independence

Ashwini’s Journey to Independence

Ashwini* grew up in a simple home in Kolkata with her parents, two brothers, and one sister. When she was 11, her sister took her to Bhiwandi, promising better opportunities. Instead, Ashwini was left in a rented room, and after a month, she was forced into a sex...
Heena’s Path to a New Life

Heena’s Path to a New Life

Heena* was only 13 when her parents decided she should marry someone she did not know. She had feelings for someone else, but her parents did not consider her wishes. At this difficult time, her aunt in Mumbai convinced her to run away, promising her a job and...