Carulata's story
Carulata* came from a religious system of prostitution called Devadasi. Traditionally, girls trapped in this system are dedicated to a...
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Apr 14, 20162 min read
Here, take mine
Eye witness account written by a Freedom Firm social worker As I stepped out of the remand home, I realized that I left my dupatta, (my...
Apr 8, 20161 min read
Ensuring Kaveri's Safety
Freedom Firm’s social worker, Hannah, experienced a confusing and difficult follow-up visit when she went to meet Kaveri*, rescued in...
Apr 4, 20160 min read
Dec 16, 20152 min read
Stories of how horse therapy helps
Lalita's story Lalita came to work at Ruhamah Designs in August 2013. She joined the Leg Up horse therapy program as a volunteer...
Dec 6, 20153 min read
Jyothi: Finding her way in the World
Jyothi* was fifteen when she married against her parents' wishes. From a different caste and community, her husband was not an...
Dec 6, 20153 min read
Rebecca: A place called home
I followed her slight frame, dodging puddles and oncoming traffic until we reached a narrow lane leading to an apartment building. Not a...
Nov 13, 20153 min read
Horse Therapy: The Trouble with Firefly
“When the horses behaved well, it was easy to imagine that our core was solid. Yet, with just one horse miss-stepping, the entire...
Nov 4, 20152 min read
Kavitha's story
Kavita was a bright, sweet schoolgirl studying in standard ten. Her father, a drunkard, constantly harassed her and her mother. It got to...
Oct 22, 20152 min read
Prostitution as Tradition
There are communities in India that have a tradition of sending their young women to work as prostitutes. They are sold into the sex...
Sep 21, 20152 min read
Sarthika's story
Sarthika* was staying with her sister and her husband. One day, there was some sort of problem in their village and Sarthika's...
Aug 20, 20152 min read
Her Dreams
An aura of warmth and innocence emanating from a newborn always leaves me spellbound. Every time I get to carry a newborn baby, my mind...
Aug 13, 20153 min read
Life as a Social Worker
I was new to Freedom Firm, on my second raid, and, and the only aftercare staff member present. A complete novice in social work, I need...
Aug 3, 20152 min read
Families who sell their daughters
After rescue, Binti* was progressing very well at the short-stay home at Nagpur. She responded positively to counseling and therapeutic...
Jul 31, 20151 min read
Three Girls Released
Last week, the Superintendent of the shelter home in Ratlam informed Freedom Firm staff that the three girls rescued last month were...
Jul 16, 20152 min read
Starting a New Life
"I’m going to start a new life", said one of the trainees in the recent Ruhamah Designs training program at Mundhwa Home in Mumbai. The...
Jun 19, 20151 min read
Social Workers Visit Kirti
Kirti was rescued in a raid in January from Allahabad’s red-light area. She was sent to a shelter home in Agra where she stayed for...
Jun 11, 20151 min read
Rescued Girls Rejected from Aftercare Home
Today the Allahabad court issued an order to transfer three girls, who were rescued in a raid in Allahabad two weeks ago, to a shelter...
Jun 8, 20151 min read
Leg Up: A Year of Improvement
For years I've been longing for good infrastructure for Leg Up. Freedom Firm partners gave generous grants and we were able to tackle two...
May 27, 20153 min read
Restoration: Marriages
Marigold flowers and long plantain branches adorn the doorway of a house. Family, friends, and relatives gossip over a meal. Women pamper...
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