Stories of Change
Army of Daughters
The United Nation states that an estimated 2,000 female fetuses are illegally aborted every day in India. Komala, an Alumna of YuvaLok High School, has a dream to eradicate this social evil because she has eight sisters in her family. Komala, who is now pursuing her 2nd PUC was born in Bengaluru to Nepali immigrants. Her parents were never opposed to having daughters despite having a backlash from their relatives. However, when the number grew to nine girls, they were unclear as to how to move forward. Komala’s father who used to work as a security guard before the pandemic says he had no option but to get his first four daughters married off due to poor financial conditions.
Komala’s perspective about her life changed when she met a group of volunteers from Target at YuvaLok. After she interacted with them, she was encouraged by the team at Target to pursue her education seriously so that she could be absorbed by the company in the years to come. This sparked a new aim in Komala’s life which has now led her to dream of working for a corporate someday. Komala now goes to college in the morning & works as a housemaid in the evening earning Rs.3000 every month. Komala’s two other sisters also study at YuvaLok Foundation. Her mother is grateful that YuvaLok Foundation has given a chance for her girls to study. She says that YuvaLok also helped them during the Pandemic by donating ration kits every month during their struggle.
Both her parents remain unemployed since the pandemic broke out. This leaves the family of 11 without any means of livelihood. Her youngest sister may have Down Syndrome which the family is not even aware of nor do they have the money to manage the condition. But the spirited Komala is not deterred by such adversities. She wants to finish her education, be a successful woman & save her family from poverty. YuvaLok Foundation continues to support Komala & her family in all their endeavors.
Both her parents remain unemployed since the pandemic broke out. This leaves the family of 11 without any means of livelihood. Her youngest sister may have Down Syndrome which the family is not even aware of nor do they have the money to manage the condition. But the spirited Komala is not deterred by such adversities. She wants to finish her education, be a successful woman & save her family from poverty. YuvaLok Foundation continues to support Komala & her family in all their endeavors.