Vimla appears much older than thirty years. Perhaps it is because adulthood came upon her as a child, when she married at fourteen and had her first child at sixteen. Vimla grew up believing that her sole purpose was to marry young and raise a brood of strong, healthy boys. According to the people of her village, going to school would have been pointless. Now, as she raises her precious daughters, her purpose lies in providing for their education. “I want my girls to study and be smart,” she says. “They should be able to make choices.” Working with our partners has given Vimla the opportunity to learn new skills and to ensure a bright future for her girls. As she picks up her embroidery, Vimla confidently declares, “My daughters will study and be intelligent and aware.”