Ram
85 year old Ram has been a widow for 15 years. No-one takes care of her and it's been a struggle to survive. She is Dorcus House's oldest supported widow and yet being tiny in size she is full of great joy and always seems to have a smile on her face. Dorcus House helps to take care of her.
Kalaawati
Kalawati is 80 years old and has been a widow for 45 years and has no family to support her. In 2018 her house collapsed when a truck crashed into it. Currently, she moves around the village sleeping in the homes of other widows. Her desire is to have her house rebuilt and made livable once again.
Saraswati
Rekha
Gauri
Mehraz
85 year old Marzina has been a widow for 40 years. She has lung and throat cancer and has received a tracheostomy with a tube inserted. Living in a slum village is a struggle every day for any widow but imagine how difficult life is for Marzina who has cancer. Every day is an immense struggle. She has one daughter that is able to help her a little bit.
Hema
Hema has been a widow for 15 years and has had 7 children. At 55 years old, somehow she continues to look after herself and a dependent daughter.
Indrakala
Rajkumari
Rajkumari is just 35 years old and has 5 daughters. Her husband is an alcoholic and is publicly violent towards her. Along with the help of Dorcus House, she provides for her daughters.