Often times, women are suffering profusely under the strains of poverty.
Especially in traditional societies, they take a lot of the strain of child rearing and house work, expending most of their energy and time in looking after their families.
Especially in traditional societies, they take a lot of the strain of child rearing and house work, expending most of their energy and time in looking after their families.
Mrs. Hirondi Dehari is 35 years old and lives in one of the more remote tribal villages in the jungle around our base.
The team have visited her and her family a few times, and her story is that of many adivashi indigenous women in the area.
The team have visited her and her family a few times, and her story is that of many adivashi indigenous women in the area.
The family has six children, but it is very likely that Hirondi has been pregnant more than six times - as infant death rates in the area are high.
The family live in great poverty - their land is barely able to provide enough food for everyone during the short growing season between the draught of summer and flooding monsoon rains of winter.
The family live in great poverty - their land is barely able to provide enough food for everyone during the short growing season between the draught of summer and flooding monsoon rains of winter.
Hirondi herself looks after the children, the house, the lifestock, carries water and firewood every day, washes clothes in the river, and cooks on the fire whatever little food is available.
She is struggling with great weakness and aenemia, caused by deficiencies through the poor diet, as well as frequent pregnancies, breastfeeding, and intense physical work in the heat.
She is struggling with great weakness and aenemia, caused by deficiencies through the poor diet, as well as frequent pregnancies, breastfeeding, and intense physical work in the heat.
The team are visiting Hirondi's home, providing supplements and food donations to help with her nutrient deficiencies. They look after the children's complaints and explain about birth control, balanced diet, and the opportunities that education can provide for her children.
Hirondi's eldest daughter is 16 and pregnant. Since she is unmarried, her social future in this very traditional society looks dire.
The team are looking after her and supporting her as best as they can - and they hope that her own baby and her younger siblings can have a better and healthier future.
Hirondi's eldest daughter is 16 and pregnant. Since she is unmarried, her social future in this very traditional society looks dire.
The team are looking after her and supporting her as best as they can - and they hope that her own baby and her younger siblings can have a better and healthier future.
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