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Shekhar Ulhas Parse, Pune, Maharashtra The biggest turning point in my life came when I gathered the courage to stop my mother from marrying off my younger sister. I didn’t want her to become a child bride. Because of my decision, her life was protected and she continued her education.
Akshay, Giridih, Jharkhand After completing my tenth grade, I began dreaming about my future. However, my father’s death in 2019 forced me to go away from home, working in hotels in cities like Surat and Hyderabad. One day, while returning home after my intermediate exams, I met staff members of
Pratima Baliram Jadhav Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra I have come a long way from being a child bride who faced violence and separation to now dreaming of becoming a doctor. I was married at 16 because, in my village, girls have very few opportunities to study or work. My married life was
Jinu Sam is a development professional and CSR practitioner and writes about NGOs and corporates to strengthen accountability, ethical partnerships, and measurable social impact across India. Introduction Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India has emerged as a distinctive feature of corporate governance. The Companies Act, 2013 mandated that eligible companies
By Mathew Mattam, Editorial Head & Publisher On 1st January 2025, ImpactLens was born out of a simple yet powerful belief: that stories from the grassroots matter, and that when they are told with honesty and dignity, they have the power to inspire change far beyond their immediate context. One
Srijan Mallik (name changed), Kolkata, WB I live in a joint family. My father works as a temporary sweeper in a government hospital, and my mother is a homemaker. Since early childhood when I was barely five. I loved playing with dolls, wearing sarees and frocks, and was naturally drawn
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