STORIES OF HOPE OF THE IVILLAGE WOMEN

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Stories of the Struggle of the I Village Women

• The challenges faced by women living in rural
  India are a huge issue. In spite of having
  limited access to education as well as work
  opportunities, women living in these areas face
  huge obstacles in creating their own path in
  life. This is
• particularly true for women in I Village that are
  from the tiny town located in Anupshahr, Uttar
  Pradesh, India and have had limited and if any
  acces s to
• lives to create a better future for their
  families and the people who surround them.
  opportunities that one requires for a holistic
  growth in their lives.
• Women from I Village Are fighters who have defied
  the societal rules to feed their families and
  follow their goals. Despite having to face
  significant challenges
• everywhere They have demonstrated amazing
  strength and perseverance and have escaped the
  confines of their
• A lot of women provide the only income of their
  families, juggling several jobs to help support
  the family members they love. Others have to deal
  with the challenges of a patriarchal system
  which does not recognize bags for women in Delhi
• the contribution of women. But, despite the
  challenges Women from I Village continue to
  fight for their rights and future.
• One of the major challenges that women have to
  face has to do with the absence of educational
  opportunities. They are often to families in
  which girls aren't offered the same
  opportunities as boys and therefore, they are
  being forced to drop out of school at an early
  age. The lack of education hinders their chances
  of gaining
• employment, and makes it more difficult to get
  out from the shackles of poverty.
• Furthermore, women who are women have to face
  major cultural and social
• barriers. They are frequently required to follow
  gender norms and put the family's needs over
  their own needs. This makes it hard for them to
  follow their goals and reach their goals.
• Despite all the difficulties the women of I
  Village have demonstrated incredible strength
  and determination. They have assumed the role of
  leaders within their communities, launched their
  own companies and have become role model for
  other women. With their tireless work and
  commitment, they are changing their lives as
  well as the lives of the people who surround
  them.