Magic Bus

The financial crisis required both sisters to discontinue schooling and look for jobs to support their mother. They rose above all odds to meet the challenge!

With Rs. 5000 a month, a day-to-day struggle to have enough to eat, is inevitable.

29-year-old Sashwati decided to break out of years of domestic abuse and find a way to be independent while fighting mindsets that subjugate women.

Phoolwanti had no time for school, but she was eager to study. She imagined how school would look like every single day she set out to work with her mother. Thanks to timely and patient intervention, Phoolwanti was finally able to achieve her dream of education.

A 21-year-old from Mysore has overcome severe financial difficulties and disability to become financially independent, support herself and her family, and inspire other with her courage and dedication.

Being forced to support her family’s meagre income with a job at an early age has not stopped 19-year-old Vaishnavi Kathelkar from pursuing her dreams and ambitions.

Growing up in Mumbai’s urban slums can be a tough challenge even under the best circumstances. Shashikant Jaiswal has faced severe hardships, but he’s struggled on, and is now a shining inspiration for other members of his community.

In our gender-skewed society, two women – Priyanka and her mother Pratima – are advocating and fighting for the need for gender justice.

Forced to relocate with her poor family in a squalid resettlement in north-west Delhi, Pooja Kashyap faced a life of destitution. This is the story of how her grit and determination instead helped her craft a life that inspires others.

Sara Fatima was forced to drop out of school at 13. Today, the brave young woman is working hard to ensure her sister does not suffer a similar fate.