households transformed
individuals reached through health initiatives
youth and micro-entrepreneurs supported
children supported
When Manisha first heard about the Child-Friendly Space (CFS) centre, she was hesitant.
Trusting someone else with her young son’s care felt risky. She preferred keeping him
close—even at the construction site where she worked. It was only when the site supervisor
warned her about the dangers of having children on-site that she considered reaching out to
the centre.
Originally from a small tribal village in Chhota Udepur, Gujarat,
Manisha had completed her education till the 12th grade. Due to limited job opportunities in
her hometown, she and her husband migrated to Ahmedabad in 2019 to work as daily-wage
labourers at the Rajyash construction site. From the beginning, Manisha stood out—strong,
outspoken, and a determined voice for her community. Whether it was demanding clean water,
toilets, or better work conditions, she fearlessly engaged with supervisors and earned
respect among her peers.
From a Protective Mother to a Community Leader
A Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Belief
A Toilet, A New Life
From Slum Shadows to City Pride
From Illness and Homelessness to Homeownership
From Unseen Domestic Worker to Empowered Home Manager
From Dropout to Digital Repair Entrepreneur
From Isolation to Dignity with Saath
Women Leading the Change | From Silent Struggles to Financial Freedom