Roopa’s life has been a journey of resilience against odds. Having lost both her parents at an early age, she was placed in Refuge Home for care and protection. There, she received education and nurturing, but her life was shaken when she reached puberty. Relatives who had never supported her suddenly appeared, pressuring for her marriage. With Refuge Home’s intervention, Roopa was protected from child marriage.

Jyothi, a fellow of WWP for the past two years, describes the program as the backbone of her life—a support she never thought she would find. Her story is one of resilience, courage, and a relentless pursuit of education despite unimaginable hardships.

At one point in her life, Kavya stood at a crossroads—torn between the desire to study and the crushing reality of her financial limitations. She had always wanted to complete her degree, but the weight of her circumstances made that dream seem impossible. After turning 18, she had to leave her Child Care Institution (CCI), yet she had nowhere else to go.

Two years ago, Pavitra entered the Wonder Women Program (WWP) through a Child Care Institution (CCI) called Auxilium. After completing her 12th grade & 11 months of cabin crew training she was filled with anxiety and uncertainty.