“I went to school in a dirty uniform, without a bath. Foul smell emerged from my blisters. Everyone avoided me and mocked at my physical condition,” wept Prahanth when the

Children throng my snack centre for the tasty and tangy Kuzi Paniyaram ( Kuzi Paniyaram is a South Indian delicacy). A sale from morning to evening fetches me around Rs.300.

We helped Malathi to create a kitchen garden, where she can grow vegetables and fruits so that her children can have healthy food. She also received financial support to breed

A jittery and jumpy Radhika would hide behind a friend during any speech or debate classes. With sweaty palms and a flushed face, she wished the class would be over

Small loans bring simple joy A flurry of activities; quick sales; happy customers, and an emerging entrepreneur–this is the scene from Sundari’s vegetables shop.  Cultivating hope “I had nothing. My

Infectious smile, inseparable Gingu–the goat and incredible energy is what you see in the 11-year old Indhu. Indhu is the definition of bliss.  Understandably so. Back in 2011, Indhu’s family

Maruthambal’s small store at the Dindigul bus stand attracts many customers. Those going to temples that are far or women wanting to adorn the flowers on their hair. Whatever the

Flowering her future Ramuthai plucks each flower with great care, joy and content. She forgets all her problems looking at the flowers blooming.  “My life was different a few years