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Sometimes, the only thing needed is a little support on the journey to reach the skies. Can you lend your hand to young women who need help?
In the quiet corners of our lives, where routines unfold and stories remain untold, there lies the potential to make a significant impact. This is a tale of how a seemingly ordinary encounter with our household maid unfolded into a powerful narrative of empowerment and transformation.
Our maid, a resilient woman in her fifties with four children, faced the typical challenges of balancing familial responsibilities with work. As time passed, knee pain took its toll, leading her to delegate the night duties to her daughter. One day, during a momentary pause in her chores, I curiously inquired about this young girl’s daytime activities.
To my surprise, she revealed that she was on the brink of completing her college education. This revelation sparked an idea – an opportunity to make a difference in her life. We offered her the chance to learn computers, a proposition she greeted with enthusiasm. As she mastered the digital realm, an unforeseen path unfolded before her.
Upon completing her computer training, she secured a job at the local passport office, specializing in file checking and data entry. This newfound employment not only allowed her to contribute significantly to her family’s financial well-being but also instilled in her a sense of empowerment.
However, life’s twists and turns are unpredictable. The local passport office faced closure due to its temporary location. In a bid to support her during this transitional period, we invited her to join our office. This decision not only marked the beginning of her professional journey but also became a turning point in her life.
Early mornings saw her assisting us in our office, and she returned in the evenings to diligently manage our household chores. Witnessing her dedication and eagerness to learn, we extended another opportunity – to learn Tally, a skill that would further enhance her employability.
As time unfolded, her journey took an unexpected turn. A well-educated suitor entered her life, and she embarked on a new chapter in Dubai. Today, that once-aspiring young woman holds a senior managerial position in a multinational corporation.
This story is not just about empowering one woman but about the ripple effect that empowerment can create. It’s a testament to the idea that, given the right opportunities and support, individuals can transcend their circumstances and achieve remarkable heights. In the small gestures of offering a chance to learn, we witnessed the transformative power of empowerment, shaping not just a career but an entire destiny.
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UP Boards Topper Prachi Nigam was trolled on social media for her facial hair; our obsession with appearance is harsh on young minds.
Prachi Nigam’s photo has been doing the rounds on social media for the right reasons. Well, scratch that- I wish the above statement were true. This 15-year-old girl should ideally be revelling in her spectacular achievement of scoring a whopping 98.05% and topping her tenth-grade boards. But oddly enough, along with her marks, it’s something else that garners more attention – her facial hair.
While the trolls are driving themselves giddy by mocking this girl who hasn’t even completed her school yet, the ones who are taking her side are going one step ahead – they are sharing her photoshopped pictures, sans the facial hair, looking nothing less than a celebrity with captions saying – “Prachi Nigam, ten years later”.
Doctors have already diagnosed her with PCOD in their comments, based on photographic evidence. While we have names for people shamed for their weight – body shaming, for their skin colour- racism, for their age- age shaming, for being a female- sexism, this category of shaming where one faces criticism for their appearance has no name. With that, it also has zero shame attached to it.
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