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From Struggle to Success: Tapaswani’s Empowering Journey
In the small, humble village of Daurakhanda, Bargarh, Tapaswani Suna’s world was turned upside down when her husband passed away during the pandemic. At 45, she suddenly found herself as the sole provider for her two young children—a daughter and a son. The weight of their future felt unbearable. Every day was a challenge.
Saudamini Badhei: From an Empty Kitchen to a Full Heart
Saudamini Badhei stood in her dark, empty kitchen, staring at the lifeless stove. The walls seemed to echo the silence that had filled her life ever since her husband passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her once-bustling roadside hotel, where the aroma of fresh breakfasts and simmering curries had welcomed hungry travellers, now stood shut—a painful reminder of everything she had lost.
Santoshini Sahu: Stitching Dreams, Weaving Hope
When Santoshini Sahu’s world came crashing down, it didn’t come with a warning. The COVID-19 pandemic took her husband away, leaving her alone in the quiet village of Haldipali, Odisha, with two daughters staring up at her—hungry, scared, and looking for answers she didn’t have.
Madhuri Behera’s Fight for a Better Future: From Desperation to Hope
Madhuri Behera, a 29-year-old mother from the quiet village of Borpali in Bargarh, knows what it means to fight for survival. Her world fell apart when she lost her husband to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving her alone to care for her two young daughters.
