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Sana age 22 years is a resident of Nayi Basti. She has been living here with her mother for the last 30 years. Her father died when Sana was 3 months old. Sana has no siblings. Sana's mother Islamunn Khatoon earned by working in other houses. Along with this, she also continued to do sewing work. Sana's mother gave importance to her daughter's education along with work and got her enrolled in school. Sana has completed her studies till the 12th in the year 2020 from Lucknow itself. She has been very good in her studies. Sana wanted to pursue further studies as well, but due to the deteriorating health of her mother, the burden of household responsibilities fell on her. Sana's whole day was spent in household chores, cooking, and taking care of her mother. In the year 2020, when Sana got informed that the Vatsalya organization, which works for women and children, is working on a project in her area. “Aao Baatein Karein”, a program being run under Vatsalya, which is based on family planning, formed adolescent groups. Since then, Sana was associated with Vatsalaya as an adolescent member of the group. Being a member of the Adolescent group, Sana very quickly boosted the morale of other adolescent girls and also took responsibility for the group. Seeing Sana's ability to lead, she was made the leader of the Adolescent group. Now Sana had a lot of responsibilities like housework, taking care of her mother, and being the leader of the adolescent girls in the project. But Sana continued to do her work diligently with all her energy. Sana's mother was also very happy with her work. The people of the locality also encouraged Sana for her work. After some time, seeing her hard work, she was given the responsibility of depot holder under the project. The availability of means of family planning was ensured at Sana's house. Sana says that in the beginning she was too shy to talk about family planning resources and did not feel comfortable even if someone came to her to ask for the resources. But with time, Mother encouraged Sana and gave her courage. Sana also performed the responsibilities of Depot Holder with dedication. Even the people of the community kept encouraging Sana. She handled the responsibilities of Depot Holder for almost a year.
 

Vatsalya organization saw Sana's hard work and dedication and also considered her needs. The organization placed Sana in the post of Field Coordinator under the project. Now Sana is very happy and her mother is also proud of her. The people of Sana's community also praise her hard work. Responsibilities have increased on Sana but even today she is fulfilling her responsibilities with full devotion with happiness and playfulness. Sana thanks Vatsalaya Organization for giving her this opportunity.

Both Sana and her mother have saved each other's life with great courage, together they have formed a family, and have supported each other in every moment of life with their strong intentions from the beginning of life till now. And they have been a role model for other women, adolescents, and society.

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