I believe that no struggle goes in vain. If you have a will, you will find a way, no matter the obstacles. We were very poor and could hardly afford two meals per day. I started stitching clothes and my husband worked as a laborer. It was my passion to ensure that all my children go to school. I had to stand for my children\u2019s right and fight the family, our
tribe and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Little by little, we continued our efforts and enrolled all our children in school. As the time passed, and being recognized by my community members, I was offered by a local organization to work as a community mobilizer. Our community was very conservative; so much so that women were not even allowed to talk to men. However, I accepted the job and convinced my husband that if we do not change ourselves, our lives will not change either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I started going out to visit other families in my village, to inform them on the importance of maternal and child health and rights. My in-laws, living in a different village, found out about it and came to our house. They beat me and threatened my husband. But knowing that what I am doing is not just for myself and it is a great service to the people of my community, especially women, I continued despite threats from them and some of the community members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, I not only work for my own village but also the neighboring villages. There are no health workers or health facilities available and so I am their only source. The change has been slow, but we have all witnessed it. I also have a small shop at my home, which I run together with my son and husband. I chose a different path, but with each life that I touch and empower, I feel I am fulfilling the purpose of my life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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