A Toilet That Transformed Their Lives In Agra
Shahnaj Begum from Agra, Uttar Pradesh is a 33 year old housewife who had no access to sustainable sanitation, including a toilet in her house. As a practise in the village, her family used to relieve themselves in the open which was a concern not just for her but the […]
Adding A Western Touch To Her Toilet
Mamta Sahu, a 42 year old housewife from Raipur, district of Chattisgarh who had an existing toilet outside her house but wanted to construct a new one inside her house. Initially, she faced immense criticism from her family members as it was considered a taboo. After long discussions with her family […]
Water Facility, Thanks To Muthoot
Gohil Manishaben Kiranbhai, a 33-year-old housewife from state of Gujarat living along with her husband and 3 children. Her husband is in the business of fruit selling. Being a women she has the responsibility of taking care of the household chores. The place where she lives has limited sources in order to obtain water. The […]
A Loan That Turned Out To Be A Water Boon
India has 18 percent of the world’s population, but only 4 percent of its water resources, making it among the most water-stressed in the world. A large number of Indians face high to extreme water stress, according to a recent report by the government’s policy think tank, the NITI Aayog. India’s dependence on an increasingly […]
Water Connection Transforms Gujarat Client’s House
GOSVAMI RANJANBEN, a 41-year-old housewife from the state of Gujarat lives along with her husband and 2 children. They have a family catering business where she is required to wake up early in the morning and start with the preparations along with her daily chores and family needs. The place where she lives had only […]
Rebuilding Dignity In Tulasi Chaura Post Cyclone Amphan
In 2022, Cyclone Amphan wreaked havoc across Odisha, devastating Tulasi Chaura village in Puri District. Among those severely affected was Rasmita Subhudhi, whose household suffered damage to the toilet wall. The cyclone’s aftermath left many struggling with compromised homes and sanitation facilities, with open defecation becoming a pressing issue, making it particularly risky for […]
Toilet Transforms Parvati’s Life
Born into a poor laborer family, Parvati Devi experienced poverty up close. Her marriage to a farmer from another impoverished family did not improve matters but still it did not deter her. Driven by a desire to escape the clutches of poverty, she became part of a self-help group through couple of NGOs. The habit […]