Smile Stories | Praajak

Tania Chopra

Name: Tania Chopra (Name Changed)

Age: 15 Years

Village: Dihika, Burnpur

Role: Collective Member

Her journey reminds us that when young people are given the knowledge, confidence and space to speak, they can become powerful agents of change—not only in their own lives, but within their families and communities.

Krishna Sarkar

Name: Krishna Sarkar

Age: 19 Years

Village: Mahanandapally, Malda

Role: Youth Facilitator

A young boy overcame childhood trauma to become a youth leader, promoting child protection, gender equality, safe spaces, and respectful relationships.

Animesh Mondal

Name: Animesh Mondal

Age: 15 Years

Village: Battali, South 24 Parganas

Role: Youth Leader

A young boy became a youth leader, championing gender equality, child rights, and environmental action through initiative, courage, and community leadership.

Paramita Vaishnav

Name: Paramita Vaishnav

Age: 15 Years

Village: Palpur, South 24 Parganas

Role: Youth Leader

An introverted girl became a confident youth leader, breaking gender barriers through sports, community leadership, and advocacy for children’s rights.

Animesh Mondal

Name: Animesh Mondal

Age: 27 Years

Village: Bhajarampur, Murshudabad

Role: Federation Member

A rural boy overcame poverty and gender stereotypes to become an artist, educator, and mentor, inspiring young people through creativity and leadership.

Ambika Haldar

Name: Ambika Haldar

Age: 30 Years

Village: Pohopar, Murshidabad

Role: Federation Member

A young woman challenged child marriage and gender norms, becoming a community leader who empowered women through leadership, livelihoods, and gender equality.

Somashree Roy

Name: Somashree Roy

Age: 21 Years

Village: Subhashpally, Murshudabad

Role: Youth Facilitator

An adolescent girl became a youth leader, championing child rights, gender equality, education, and community resilience through leadership and collective action.