A Flash Flood, a Neighbor’s Knock, and a Second Chance
Sulochana gently cooks her dal in a gleaming new pot, the aroma filling her modest kitchen. Tonight, her neighbors will join her for a simple meal, a quiet reminder of how life is slowly returning to normal after the devastation that struck just months ago. These are the same neighbors who saved her life the night […]
Rakesh’s Unshakable Faith
For years, Rakesh’s family had lived with the unrelenting ache of survival in the face of scarcity. Born with a congenital hand impairment, Rakesh faced life’s endless trials with quiet courage, relying on an unshakable faith to guide him through. Each day, his wife braved the blistering heat alongside the other women of the village. The walk […]
Help Bring Life-Saving Water to Lila’s Village
Clean water is life-giving. Over the years, we’ve seen its incredible power to transform villages just like Eliza’s and Rakesh’s in remote corners of India. When communities gain access to safe water, lives are changed in amazing ways. Girls, who once spent their days walking miles for water, can instead go to school and get […]
Junus’ Journey From Bonded Labor to Education
Junus closes his notebook with a quiet sense of accomplishment. The corners of his mouth curl into a small smile as he imagines the “A” his English paper is sure to earn. He turns off the light and crawls under the covers, satisfied at all that he has accomplished. Just a few years ago, Junus […]
A Tearful Reunion
Anash stood at the doorway of our safe house, her hands trembling with a mix of nerves and excitement. Her dark eyes sparkled, filled with wisdom, confidence, and innocent wonder. Today she would be reunited with her mother, not as a woman trapped by desperation, but as someone free, someone smiling, someone who could once again […]
Eliza’s Long Walk For Water Is Over
Thirteen-year-old Eliza turned to wave goodbye to her mother, her dark hair flowing behind her as she hurried to catch up with her two younger sisters on their way to school Her giggles floated in the morning air, mingling with the chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves. Not long ago, Eliza’s mornings looked […]
Shanti’s Sewing Story
For as long as Shanti can remember, life was a balancing act on a tightrope. Her husband is a toddy tapper, a hard and honest worker, but his income was barely enough to cover their household expenses, leaving little room for dreams—or even necessities. Each month, as the money ran out before their needs ended, her […]
Sight, Strength, and Support Changed Abdul’s Life
Abdul feels the wind brush against his face as he pedals steadily, the rhythmic creak of his push cart loaded with goods—fruits, snacks, small household items—ready to be sold to passersby. Abdul’s life hadn’t always felt this hopeful. When he was just 10 years old, the onset of sight impairment changed everything. Growing up in poverty, […]
