Support Well-Being of Women in South Rajasthan

Rani (name changed) married the boy she loved from her class, but because it was an inter-caste marriage, her family broke ties with her. At first, life seemed fine, but soon her husband, who was not working-began abusing her. One day, when the violence became unbearable, Rani left and took shelter at Seva Mandir’s Short Stay Home.

Still, hoping for change, she went back to her husband. But life only became harder. Her husband and in-laws continued the abuse, and during this time Rani also became the mother of two children, which brought added responsibilities. Despite everything, she showed great courage. She completed her master’s in commerce, while her husband secured a government teaching job. Rani believed things would finally improve, but her world was shattered when she discovered her husband was having an affair.

This time, heartbroken but determined, Rani once again came to Seva Mandir’s Shelter Home for support. Here, she received emotional care, legal guidance, and the strength to rebuild her life. With your support, she also completed a Diploma in Tourism. Today, Rani works with a tours and travel company, living independently and with dignity.

Rani’s journey shows how life-changing your support can be. Because of you, women like Rani - who face violence and abuse - find safety, healing, and the courage to start a new life.

Thank you for standing with them.

Links:

• Seva Mandir Website
• Seva Mandir Facebook Page
• Friends of Seva Mandir USA

Dear Friends,

Thanks to your unwavering support, we've been able to help women in crisis find strength and hope—even in their darkest hours.

Here’s the story of one incredible journey:

In Udaipur, (Rajasthan) an elderly woman faced heartbreak and hardship when her own son pushed her out of the small home she had built with love and years of hard work. With nowhere to go, she spent a month living on the streets—scared, hungry, and utterly alone.

That’s when some kind people called Seva Mandir’s Women’s Shelter. The shelter team stepped in, offering her a safe place to stay, warm meals to eat, and someone who truly listened to her story. Slowly, she opened up about her struggles—the pain of losing her husband, raising her son on her own, and being abandoned by the very family she had sacrificed so much for.

The shelter team reached out to her son and spoke to him gently but firmly. They reminded him not just of the laws he had broken, but of the love and respect every mother deserves. Over time, he came to understand his mistake. He welcomed his mother back into her home and built a separate space for himself and his wife.

Today, she is back home, living in peace and safety.

Your generous support of $100 covers skills training (nursing, tailoring, etc.) for one victim of abuse—helping her rebuild her life with dignity.

This beautiful outcome was possible because of your support. You helped give her strength, dignity, and hope once again.

Thank you for being a part of her journey toward a better life.

Warm regards,

Team Seva Mandir

Links:

• Seva Mandir Website
• Seva Mandir Facebook Page
• Friends of Seva Mandir USA