Impact Stories

Challenge

A rural woman with no prior exposure to technology, limited to domestic work with no income or financial independence.

Intervention

Enrolled in the RS-CIT computer course at BSS's SEDI centre, receiving hands-on training and certification.

Outcome

“I never imagined I could work with computers. SEDI gave me not just skills, but the confidence to earn my own livelihood and support my family.”

Challenge

A 16-year-old girl in a remote village where health awareness was virtually non-existent, and signs of illness often went unrecognised.

Intervention

Participated in the Taiyari adolescent health programme, learning about nutrition, anemia, and when to seek medical help.

Outcome

“Before Taiyari, we didn't know what anemia was. The health sessions taught me to recognize the signs. My sister is healthy now because of what I learned.”

Challenge

A child from a migrant labour family with no history of formal education, at risk of remaining illiterate.

Intervention

Enrolled at Bal Sansar Public School, where he received quality education, mid-day meals, and personalised learning support.

Outcome

“My teacher says I am good at studies. I want to become a teacher too, so I can help other children like me who don't have books at home.”

Challenge

Women in a remote village isolated from information, community participation, and awareness of their own rights.

Intervention

Joined the Babli Boli listeners' club, where women gathered weekly for health education, rights awareness, and community organising.

Outcome

“The listeners' club gave us a voice. We learned about our rights and health, and together we convinced the panchayat to build toilets in our village.”

Challenge

A young widow with two children and no income, struggling to meet basic needs and keep her children in school.

Intervention

Completed the tailoring and sewing course at BSS's SEDI centre, gaining the skills to start her own work.

Outcome

“Every stitch I make is a step towards my children's future. SEDI didn't just teach me sewing — they gave me hope and independence.”

Challenge

Adolescent girls and young women across 30 Gram Panchayats with no access to health information or services.

Intervention

Trained as a community health worker through the Taiyari programme, then led health awareness sessions across the district.

Outcome

“When I see young girls making informed decisions about their health, I know our work matters. Taiyari has changed how this entire community thinks about health.”