Renuka T

Renuka T

“It’s a struggle, but we never let it stop the children’s education. We cut back wherever we could.” Renuka lives in Anuradapura with her husband and three kids. Money isn’t steady since her husband’s work varies, so she started a flower...
Nirosha

Nirosha

“I never know what’ll happen to me. I can collapse at any time because of my condition, so I can’t find any work.” Nirosha lives with her husband and 5 year-old son, managing a condition that drops her potassium without warning and lands her in hospital. Her...
Vethanayaki

Vethanayaki

“My children watched other kids get earrings and ice cream. I had way to give them that.” Vethanayaki and her husband Kannadasan are raising three kids in eastern Sri Lanka on very little, often buying rice and groceries on credit to get through the month....
Sanitha

Sanitha

“For the past four years my husband hasn’t worked, and I carry everything alone.” Sanitha’s holding her family together alone in eastern Sri Lanka while her husband’s illness and drinking leave her without support. She sells home-cooked...
Kalaivani

Kalaivani

“I’ve been managing alone for 10 years; my son’s illness, the debt, his studies, I handle all of it on my own.” Kalaivani has raised her son alone for 10 years. His heart condition has meant constant medical expenses and debt she’s still paying off. She...