acid attack

Manisha Prajapati, known as Mannu, was just four when a tragic accident left her with severe burns. Defying societal rejection, she turned to art for healing and now challenges conventional beauty standards through her powerful social media presence.

The survivor of a gruesome acid attack at age 18, Kajal Prajapati from Gujarat’s Mehsana rebuilt her life with sheer grit and determination.

In September 2015, Sanchayita Yadav (25), a resident of Kolkata, was attacked by an ex-boyfriend with acid. Despite the physical pain and social stigma, she bravely fought for four years to put her attacker behind bars.

Kavita Bisht from Uttarakhand was attacked with acid when she was only 19. The severity of her attack left her visually impaired. But today, she’s using her own life experiences to counsel and teach young differently-abled children at the USR Indu Samiti School.

At Sheroes, survivors don’t cover their faces. They discuss the scariest moments of their lives. They wear makeup to accentuate their features. They laugh.

These 10 Indians are real-life superheroes, and their efforts are a clarion call. Their incredible stories offer evidence of what remains to be done, and of the feats that can be accomplished – when there is the will. #TBIChangemekers2019

#Chhapaak shows the grim reality of acid attacks. If you find yourself aiding a victim, it is important to know the first aid dos and don'ts. Here’s the lowdown.

“Acid can only change our face but not ruin our soul. We are same inside out.” #Sheroes #Chhapaak

Apart from helping them find new jobs, Pragya Singh also finances their medical costs and critical reconstructive surgeries such as skin grafting. #Respect #RealLifeHeroine

“The acid burnt my clothes, and it blurred my vision, almost as soon as it came in contact with my skin. The pain that is caused me was like nothing I had ever experienced before.”