When 9-year-old Janu joined Swapnisthan Foundation, she barely spoke. A hearing-impaired girl, she avoided eye contact, had no friends, and often left sessions midway. Her classmates whispered, laughed, and excluded her. Her silence wasn’t just about hearing loss—it was about not feeling like she belonged. 1. Creating a Culture of Empathy Instead of pushing Janu… Continue reading Janu’s Journey of Transformation: From Silence to Belonging
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The Journey to Find the Direction of the Ship
Dressed in heavy red lehengas and saris, with long veils covering their heads, and adorned with jewellery, my sisters were brought to the wedding altar by my aunts, who held their hands and sang local songs. It was a happy day for my parents, but not for my sisters. They were just 16 and 11… Continue reading The Journey to Find the Direction of the Ship