While walking through a village, an IGP social worker noticed a young mother and her newborn baby sitting outside a house. Inside, the rest of the family watched TV, sheltered from the elements. The young mother had just given birth to a baby girl named Varshitha, but her husband and in-laws were angry and often verbally abused both the mother and the infant. They saw no value in having a girl child, leaving the mother powerless against their mistreatment.
The social worker confronted the family about their abuse and neglect. Varshitha’s father realized that his actions could have legal consequences. He reluctantly agreed to start taking better care of his daughter, beginning with allowing her to enter IGP’s program. This marked the first step towards a safer and more supportive environment for Varshitha and her mother.
Your sponsorship ensures Varshitha is receiving proper food and nutrition for her overall development as well as ongoing counseling support from IGP’s social workers who are providing her with a safe environment to grow. More than that she will learn that she is loved and valued as a girl.
