Manjari Corner

On World Environment Day, organized a training program and rally to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainable practices in Sitarganj. In village Khor, dropout and school-going girls were educated about nutrition and basic mathematics. On World Environment Day, the Digital Sakhi project in Amet, Rajsamand, organized tree plantation drives, environment day rallies, and pledge-taking ceremonies for a plastic-free future in 4 gram panchayats. Manjari is delighted to announce its partnership with Jhajjar power limited, formalized through an MOU, to drive transformative change by empowering rural women by developing their institutions and enterprises. Manjari Foundation and Capri Loans collaborated for a Plantation Drive at Ajmer Road, Jaipur, planting 100 trees.

When I met myself

The title “STRONG STRONGER STRONGEST” represents a transition in the life of a rural woman that is straddled with hardship. Strong represents a person who shows courage in adversity. When a person develops an attitude to face hardships in life the stronger version manifests until they ultimately become the strongest versions of themselves.

Meena is one such young woman. This 19 year old is a resident of Bheel Basti village of Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. She is one of the 7 siblings, 5 of whom are married. Her father is a daily wage labourer and her mother is suffering from cancer. Owing to financial constraints, Meena couldn’t continue her education after clearing her 10^th standard exams.

Thanks to Manjari Foundation, Meena got a ‘second chance’, and she seized the opportunity immediately. Through the Second Chance Education Program supported by Pradan and UN Women, Meena attended a series of meetings and counselling sessions, and subsequently enrolled in NIOS (open university) for Class 12^th examinations in December 2019.

Meena’s life has been far from easy, yet her positive attitude helps her face challenges head on and get stronger. “My hardships have made me stronger,” says Meena, who hopes to complete her education and work towards becoming the strongest version of herself.