Kooleshwari is a 45-year-old homemaker. She lives in a joint family in Byappanahalli. She became aware of the Income Generation Program (IGP) through other mothers in her community who were enrolled in the training. Seeing an opportunity to contribute to…
Bili Boro belongs to a migrant family from Assam. She moved to Bangalore with her husband in search of better opportunities five years ago. The couple have one son. Back home in Assam, her brother-in-law cultivates their fields. They receive…
Asha and her family stay in a rented house. She has been married for 12 years, and has been living in Bangalore for 10 years because of issues with her in-laws. Asha is in an abusive marriage with her husband.…
Abhishek Williams is a 3-year-old child enrolled with the CDC vertical. Abhishek’s father, T Kesavulu, is the sole breadwinner of the family, earning an income of Rs. 16,000/- per month, which is not sufficient to sustain their expenses. Abhishek struggles…
Keshika S is a young girl referred to us from Hebbal. She suffers from a learning disability. Her parents approached Vathsalya seeking counselling and enrolment. Since Keshika is past the age for CDC, the PO referred her to Akshadha Foundation…
Jerlin is a young girl who is currently pursuing II PUC. Her family consists of five members. Her father works in Dubai as a driver. Her mother has a small vegetable business. Her two sisters are also studying. Jerlin struggles…
Father’s Occupation: BBMP Worker No. of siblings: 1 (brother) Family Background: Shreeja’s mother died two days after her brother’s birth. This caused her father to go into depression as he struggled to look after his children. Association with VCT: Shreeja’s…
Mother’s Occupation: Housemaid Extended family members: Maternal Uncle Family background: Yesaiah’s father abandoned the family when he was conceived. Yesaiah’s maternal uncle, who pays the rent for the house where he lives, is addicted to alcohol. This has a negative…
Antony Casper is a three-year-old who belongs to a migrant family from Tamil Nadu. His father, Anand, passed away a year ago from ingesting poison after a traumatic incident. This has taken a toll on Antony’s mother, who also struggles…
Priya Yashini is a five-year-old girl, studying in UKG at Citizen School, who suffers from a rare disease where cholesterol gets visibly deposited near her joints: feet, elbows, and hips. The family[s primary breadwinner is Priya Yashini’s father, Manikandan who…
