A lightening Candle in the Air

Given proper support and encouragement, there are millions of women who can stand on their feet. Mamtaben is a shining example, made a significant difference and established an ideology for making lives more meaningful.

Mamtaben's hut was a simple dwelling made of thatched walls, cow dung-coated mud floor and a roof made out of palm leaves. This space included the family sitting area and kitchen as well as the bedroom. Mamtaben and her husband have two children 10-year-old son, Ashfaq, and 8-year-old daughter, Noorie. Both children go to a nearby municipal school in the village. They are first generation learners.

Her husband, Usman was a good father but had a habit of drinking. When drunk, he got into arguments with Mamtaben and abused her. The children were not happy with the situation but were helpless. Mamtaben had no alternative but to tolerate Usman's unacceptable behavior as she could not leave him because she doesn't had enough means to support her children. Because of the way in which Usman treated Mamtaben, she was not respected in her family and society.