On Mother's Day, we honour and celebrate the amazing mothers and women in our lives who love and sacrifice for us to flourish and live our best lives. Despite their differences, mothers around the world share a common hope for their children's future.
The stories of these four remarkable women remind us of this common bond, as they daily face extreme hardship due to poverty and limited resources. They worry about their children's future and recognise that education is key to a better life, free from hunger and desperation. Each of these mums is an inspiration and an example of the power of sacrificial love, resilience, strength and determination.
These mothers are grateful for the opportunity provided by a Project Help Education Centre, where their children receive not only an education but also safety, love, and nutritious daily meals.
This Mother's Day, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the mothers of over 670 children who attend our centres five days a week. It is a privilege to care for and educate their children, and we will continue to do so with dedication and passion.
Anita hopes that her daughters will become literate and lead a good life
Anita Kaur, a mother of four daughters, faces financial and safety challenges due to her drug-addict husband in Katora, in the state of Punjab. Her hope for her daughters' education and future was reignited by Project Help's new school last November. Despite difficulties, the girls are excelling and receiving their first-ever school experience, giving Anita hope for a better life.
Pinki hopes that her children will have a better quality of life
Pinki, a mother of five daughters, lives in a dilapidated house without a roof in Kotdwara slum. Her husband is a daily wage labourer, and she struggles to provide for her family. However, Pinki has hope for her children's future through Project Help, hoping that quality education will change their lives for the better.
Poonam hopes that her children don't have to experience the same desperate struggles she has had to endure
Poonam, a mother of five, lives with her family in a small room without a roof in Bijnor in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Despite their struggles, Poonam and her husband work hard to provide for their family and ensure their children receive an education. Their hope is that their children can lead successful and happy lives, free from the struggles they have faced.
Umila hopes that her children will live a life that is safe and free from the negative effects of their father's addictions
Urmila and her family live in extreme poverty in the Kotdwara slum. Her husband's addiction and association with criminals often leads to domestic violence and leaves the family with no money for basic needs. Despite the challenges, Urmila dreams of providing her children with the best education and hopes that it will help break the cycle of violence and give them a better future.
Images from left to right - Anita, Pinki, Poonam and Umila