The Courage to Say No: A 15-year-old Stops Her Own Marriage

At just 15 years old, Priyanka found herself at a crossroads when her family arranged her marriage, a practice still prevalent in many rural communities. However, unlike many girls in similar situations, Priyanka was aware of the consequences of early marriage—thanks to the knowledge she had gained through Aarambh Manch. This platform had equipped her […]

It’s Story Time

Jhinga Centre, West Bengal Monowara Khatum teaching at the IIMPACT Learning Centre in Jhinga, West Bengal. Photo: Akshay Mahajan “It’s story time,” says Monowara Khatum to the classroom full of girls. Today’s lesson begins with the tale of the dumb crocodile—funny, sharp, and just a little wise. The girls giggle, lean forward and listen harder. […]

The long sprint towards her dream

20-year old Aneesha is taking a breather in the scorching heat having just finished her 5 km long run. She has just cleared her SSC examinations for joining the Delhi police force and preparing for the physical test. It is morning in MahwaKhurd, a remote district in Rajasthan and Aneesha has a really long day […]

Congratulations! IIMPACT’s Star Gets Married

Bhuteri, from a remote village in Rajasthan, defied local norms against educating girls by enrolling in IIMPACT. Despite her parents’ skepticism, she excelled academically and became an IIMPACT teacher. Her success changed her family’s and community’s views on education, making her a role model. Married to a college graduate, she now assists in his computer shop.