Stories from the Field

I’m a well-educated 33-year-old woman. I have a BA in English from Pithoragargh. But I want you to know – I have experienced deep and debilitating repression in my life. Despite having had access to education, I was made to marry young. I fell into all of the roles expected of me. I worked hard […]

My name is Chandra Devi. I was born in Tanakpuri and the Raji Janjaathi is both my identity and my sense of home. I speak Kumaoni, Hindi and Jindari. I was taken out of school after grade 5, even though I loved learning. I was married into a family in Kantooli village when I was

An inspiring story is that of Aani Devi from Gana Gaon, who transformed her circumstances through ARPAN’s support in forming a self-help group. She utilised microfinance to establish a successful goat rearing business, improving her financial stability and family well-being. Aani Devi, residing in Gana Gaon is a single woman as after marriage her son