Sanaka’s Journey: From Struggles to Strength through Mukti’s Community Development Fund

The Mukti Community Development Fund (MCDF) is a women-led financial initiative transforming lives across rural Bengal. Operating through Self-Help Group (SHG) federations, MCDF provides access to microloans that enable women to invest in agriculture, small businesses, education, housing, and healthcare. With over 20,000 women already benefitting across 35 Gram Panchayats, MCDF is building a community-owned,….

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Chaitali Bhunia’s Inspiring Journey: From Struggles to Saving Lives

Chaitali Bhunia’s Inspiring Journey story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit, the power of hope, and the life-changing impact of community support. Born and raised in Raidighi, a small village in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, Chaitali grew up in an underprivileged family, where every day was a battle to make ends meet…..

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From Struggles to Self-Reliance: Durga Gayen’s Journey with MCDF

“My name is Durga Gayen, and I live in Radhakantapur. Journey, I studied until class VIII, and then, at the age of sixteen, I got married to a middle-class farmer’s family. Despite my desire to continue my education, family pressures forced me into marriage. At the time of my marriage, my husband wasn’t doing much….

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