Renu Yadav
My mother encouraged me to go to school, though she herself had never gone. I studied up to 12th grade, then my marriage was arranged. I don’t know why I…
Komal Purbe
I was born in Madhubani, India and from when I was young I was interested to paint. My parents were educated and sent me to school till 12th grade…
Amrita Dutta
I was married at 13, so I never could finish the important 10th grade exam. My husband was mentally unstable but I was too young to understand the situation. I…
Smoke Pollution Awareness Art Project, Nepal
SMOKE POLLUTION AWARENESS ART PROJECT, NEPAL Many rural households in Nepal still use firewood and animal dung for cooking purposes. These have had a detrimental health affects on the lives…
Madhumala Mandal
MADHUMALA MANDAL I’m about 38 now. When I was 15 my father went to India to earn money. Coming back, he brought many things that were necessary for a wedding.…