After my Madhyamik exams, I often felt frustrated and lost. My life lacked meaning. I had nobody to share it with or talk to. Having attended all the various sessions related to the campaign I am feeling inspired. I feel confident, I feel happy.

I have been able to stop my family from thinking about my marriage all the time. I am a better person now with clearer mindsets. I would rate myself 8/10 while I was 4/10 earlier.”

“After being part of the Campaign it has give me self confidence, a stability and braveness. I now think that I am not ‘just a girl’ but first I am a human being.

I am trying to change my attitude and also all my family members. Earlier I would take up much of the housework and discount my father and brother from doing it but now I feel it is okay for me to ask for their help.

Monalisa Halder

We Can Campaign Changemaker

Monalisa lives in Dumdum and has just given her BA exam at Derozio College. She has attended a series of trainings on gender and violence at TF and has facilitated four events to create 250 changemakers.

Aug 2006