People and Clients

Stories from People Living and Working in the Areas Served by UHI

Fallen… so that you succeed
“Failures lead to success”, said Kiran, adding, “i can tell you where the pitfalls are, as I fallen into them myself, to tell you today as to how to avoid them, so that you succeed”. The times have taught her the lessons that enriched the lives of others. read more..

Peer Educators: the new emerging politicians
Peer Educators (PEs) seem to have started gathering political influence. Mr. Qayum of Madiaon village, an influential member of the political party in power and an aspiring contestant to a seat to Lucknow Municipal Corporation in the forthcoming elections, seems keen to field Mrs. Rama Rajput, the PE of the area, if the seat happens to be notified to be one ‘reserved for women’. Is she aspiring to a political career, via her assignment as a PE? “Not at all, Sir”, she said firmly, adding, “Qayum bhai ke chahne se kya hoga”? She elaborates on how happy she is with her family and the mohalla, doing what she is. But, this surely speaks voluminous on the efforts she and her team have put-in there. read more..

Chain Reactive BCC Strategy – the Story of Shabnam Jahan
“Success or failure is just a perception (Nazariya)” opines Shabnam, adding, “one’s will to go ahead matters”. This is Shabnam Jahan, 26, Peer Educator from Rajjabganj (Balaganj), Lucknow, who faced enormous resentment, not just from her family but the entire of the community. “No”, was the dictum when she decided to start working on her UHI assignment. Over three-fourth of Rajjabganj consists of people from her community who consider family planning “Naajayaz”, and her new found assignment too that she must shun soon. ‘I shall face the consequences’, she decided and continued. read more..

Post Partum with Ligation – Jasmin and Md.Shakil
This is really an inspiring success story of a couple belong to a traditional Muslim community.Jasmin & Md.Shakil. Shakil is a principal of a private school though he had a wish to continue his study to either medical or engineering profession but worst circumstances compelled him to restrain from his ambition. Shakil is having 7 siblings and his father is a daily wage worker. All are residing under one roof. His father income is very low and hence he is not capable to take care of such a big family. read more..

Post Abortion Ligation - Manoj Kumar & Rajkmari
Rajkumari and Manoj have married 15 years back. They have been staying in Ramnagar Basti along with the other members of their family. Manoj is a daily wage worker has been working in a shoe factory. His two children and parents are depended on him.” read more..

Female Sterilization- Sushila,W/o-Narendra Kumar
Narender has been into Shoe making profession since a long time. He has got married 5 years back and hence blessed by one son and one daughter. The last child is 2 Years old. Narender’s income is not that much sufficient for the family survival. “ It’s very difficult to survive as the cost of living is raises day by day and my pocket hold me tight many of the times whenever I purchase even the essential household chores for the sake of my family” said Narender. read more..

Against all odds, we can do wonders.They are not only just 12 women, they are the sign of strength and unity. Gyandeep Mahila Swasthya Samiti , in Mahor nagar ,Shahganj,Agra set the example for others that together “we can win over all odds and achieve a desired result which will be beneficial for the society as a whole.

I am Powerful Nadini, residing in Mahor Nagar slum of Shahganj area. She has been blessed by two male children and hence leading a happy family life with her family at present.

A Wave of Change — Bringing Reproductive Health Services to a Remote Settlement.In every small town, even in today’s age, pockets of humanity exist that seem to be lost in a time warp. Wandering off the main road in Shahganj, Agra, one may find one such a settlement of a migratory population from Rajasthan.

Against All Odds
Chunni Begum is a most unlikely propagator of family planning. With a highly repressive conventional Muslim background, in a society engaged in the shoemakers’ trade, where education is practically non-existent, Chunni fought against the odds to establish herself as a Community Health Worker at the health center in the Gautam Nagar,Agra, five years ago.

My Life in My Hands: Anju’s Story
Thirty-five year old Anju is a pro-active member of the local women’s health center in the Moti Bagh area of Agra, UP. A happy mother of three, she is proud to have succeeded in limiting her family size. Still, her journey to achieving this goal was filled with the challenges that face millions of young mothers across India who desire to limit the number of children they bear.

Rites of Passage — Becoming a Responsible Husband
Twenty-two year old Dhoomal Goswami is brimming with pride. Not only is he still ecstatic about his recent marriage to a beautiful and sensible bride, but also he knows he is capable of being responsible in their life choices together.

The Happy Salesman — Providing Contraceptives to the Couples Who Need Them
Mr. Mittal, the owner of Mittal Medical Store in Agra, is pleased to show off his proficiency in promoting the use of condoms and oral contraceptive pills. Various organizations in the reproductive health sector have congratulated Mr. Mittal for this particular characteristic. Mr. Mittal recalls with amusement a time when he first started stocking condoms about six years ago. At first, the demand for condoms was very low; customers were embarrassed to ask for condoms; and even Mr. Mittal felt painfully awkward selling them.

Wind Beneath Her Wings
Flying: sailing effortlessly above the clouds, accessing realms that people on earth only dream of …. This was the dream that 28 year old Komal secretly fostered when she was growing up – she wanted to become a pilot. But, in the ordinary scheme of things, the dream of becoming a pilot would never come true for a young girl like Komal.