Saloni’s heart filled with dismay at the doctor’s words. Another amputation? The operation could save her life, but Saloni and her husband had no money to pay for the expense it would…
Asha didn’t see the purpose in going to school. She thought it was just a waste of time—so did her parents. Asha knew she’d likely be married soon after she turned 10,…
Not many 6-year-olds know how to take care of a baby, but that’s just what Jeeval had to learn. After his father died, his mother, Laksha, had nowhere to turn for help.…
Daha couldn’t work. Blind since birth, he was used to certain restrictions, but he tried to make the most of his life. He had taught himself how to play multiple instruments and…
You can provide an Outdoor Toilet for a family for only $160. The convenience of a personal toilet is often taken for granted by millions around the world, while 20 percent of…
Everyone in the area knew the familiar sight of women and girls trudging for miles along parched land, searching for water. Almost as familiar were the complaints of joint pain most of…
Ekanath walked up to the open well and peered over the edge, gazing down inside. What he would normally see as a clear reflection of his face was now a grimy glare…
Once again, the government commercial played on the radio, asking the impossible. The listeners had heard all about the importance of toilets, and they knew how one would help their village. But…
Unlike most 6-year-old boys, Vaanee couldn’t speak clearly, but his parents had big hopes for him anyway. Determined to give him an education, they sent him to a government school, which they…
Having two sons and a young daughter to care for, Mitali did not have much time to mourn the death of her husband. She suddenly became the sole provider for her children,…
