In India, one often witnesses a common occurrence in impoverished households. The insistence on marrying off the daughter is prevalent, treating the girl as if she is a burden. It's as if they eagerly await her turning 18, considering it a milestone for arranging her marriage. In some cases, the situation is so extreme that the girl is married,

Ramesh Yadawar from Manjari pens down his experience of Annual Retreat.

टीम मंजरी के विजय रावत और सुबोध गुप्ता द्वारा लिखा गया वार्षिक रिट्रीट का वृत्तांत।

In the serene village of Guddali, nestled in the Kurabad block of Udaipur, resides a remarkable woman, Meera. From a young age, Meera has faced the challenges of physical disability with unwavering determination and resilience.

In the heart of Narayanpur, a village painted with the hues of tradition and aspirations, a remarkable journey unfolded through the Bagaj Mata Self-Help Group, facilitated by the Manjari Foundation in October 2021.

Kamla Bai's story is one of resilience, empowerment, and the blossoming of a remarkable entrepreneurial spirit.

Madhu Khoiwal, a 55-year-old woman from Rajasthan's Chittorgarh, had a journey filled with challenges and empowerment. Growing up in a village where education for girls was not considered essential, she dropped out of school during the 5th standard.

With the numerous risks and uncertainties we face today, social security is indispensable for poor and vulnerable families.

119 year-old Raviya belongs to a middle class family in Adampur village in Dholpur district. Her father Laxmi Narayan Lodhi is a farmer and mother Kanta is a housewife. She is the youngest of 4 siblings.

The Government has launched various schemes and programmes for the upliftment of the poor but impact...

With the numerous risks and uncertainties we face today, social security is indispensable for poor and vulnerable families.

Electricity is the most basic that we take for granted. Even today, it is not easily available to many people in rural areas.

Sushila Devi, a 28-year-old woman from Shivpura village, is a mother of the young boy. Tears roll down her cheeks when she narrates her story. She was very young when she got married.

Rawa is a remote village situated in the difficult terrains of Girwa Tehsil. Most men in the village are daily wage labourers.

Four months ago, our Sakhi programme reached out to Narpat Ki Khedi, a small village with a conservative...

Despite making huge advances in development in our county, women today still face a number of hurdles due to gaping gender gap in the workforce. Only 29% of the women in our country end up joining the workforce..

Mohini’s story goes to show that there is no limit to how much one can achieve with strong determination.

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is an initiative and social security measure of the government of India, aimed at providing guaranteed employment to rural people in an attept to reduce distress migration from villages.

Gudiya Kanwar became a famous name in the pickle unit of Kayad (Ajmer) for a reason. She was a housewife...

Radha Jaat is resident of Chittorgarh’s Monga Ka Khera hamlet. Her husband abandoned her a few years ago...

Kanchan Vaishav is a native of Bhilwara’s Agoocha Village. She is a 45-year-old woman, who has been working at the Pulses Unit in Agoocha since its inception. Her husband worked as a farmer, but now is confined to the home due to poor health.

Jamna Khatik is a resident of village Putholi, Chittorgarh. She started working at the textile centre 2 years ago...

Sadhana lives in a remote village named Maloni Pawar, 46km away from Dholpur, Rajasthan. She is an active member of an SHG in her village.

“She is a warrior capable of slaying demons. She is a pioneer capable of choosing her own path. She is a trailblazer capable of achieving new horizons. Just give her some time and see her bedazzle the world.” ― Avijeet Das

“Ashayein” is a Hindi word which means “Hope”. Those who manage to have hope regardless of their hardship, are the ones who succeed with flying colours.

The title aptly captures the story of Mamta Solanki and Meena Kanwar, residents of Kishanganj village in the Baran district of Rajasthan. Mamta, 24 years old, is the daughter of Meena Kanwar, 43 years old. Mamta got married to Tanwar Singh five years ago but has since separated from him.

As cliché as it sounds, “change is constant”. There are few people who are able to bring change at the grass-root level, and 45 year-old Sangeeta Kunwar is one such women. Hailing from Rolakheda village of Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan, Sangeeta earned recognition in her village for the contribution she made.

“Koshish” is a Hindi word that means “to try”. It’s the attitude that ultimately makes all the difference between success and failure.

The story of 21 year old Paras Salvi speaks for itself. A resident of Rupakhedi village in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan...

Sometimes life gives us a second chance. It’s left upto us to seize the moment and make the most of opportunities that come our way.

“SCHOOL CHALI MAIN” in Hindi translates to mean “I am going to school”. The sentence signifies the happiness of Vimla Salvi, a 27 year old from Rupakhedi Village in Chittorgarh District of Rajasthan.

The Second Chance Programme implemented by Manjari Foundation and supported by Pradan and UN Women has set the ball rolling for several women like Promilla Karmakar.

“Sui-Dhaaga” is a popularly used Hindi word, which means needle and thread. Sewing as an activity has ensured employment for millions of people across the globe.

“STRONG STRONGER STRONGEST” represents a transition in the life of a rural woman...

The title “STRONG STRONGER STRONGEST” represents a transition in the life of a rural woman that is straddled with hardship.

There have been numerous instances where minor efforts have resulted in larger results. We plant trees in gardens, on property, and elsewhere these days in the hope that global warming challenges can be handled in the future.