Women empowerment | stories.lp4y.org

Her Life, Her Strength

I never imagined that I would reach this point in my life, yet every painful chapter has made me stronger and more determined to rise. My name is Sangeeta Shrestha and Her Life Her Strength is the story of how I turned pain and abandonment into purpose and hope. I was born in Kathmandu , but love, safety, and proper care were missing from my childhood. My mother left me when I was just one year old , and although I lived with my father and relatives , no one truly cared for

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Her Wings of Fire: A Story of Chasing Dreams

Sometimes in life, we don’t realize how privileged we are until we see that the life we are living could be someone else’s dream. This is the story of Nisha Mandal , a Youth from the batch of 2024 from GV West Bengal, India a warrior who dared to dream again. The story begins during a mobilization in Bagnan, a small village in West Bengal. It was a toto announcement mobilization when we first met her, a young woman with a quiet presence but eyes full of untold stories. Nis

6 days ago3 min read

Finding My Voice with LP4Y

Hii, my name is Silpia Juliyana Parha, I’m 19 years old, and I’m from Jakarta. I joined LP4Y in April 2025 and graduate September 2025 , currently, I am doing an internship at Forvis Mazars as HR learning & development . Before joining LP4Y, I faced many challenges in developing myself, especially in building confidence and communication skills . I also struggled to find an environment that supported learning and teamwork . At that time, I was still uncertain about my pot

Nov 173 min read

From Fear to Confidence

Good day to all of you, I am Cristina M. Baldera, 21 years old, living in Dayap, Calauan, Laguna. I grew up without a mother . I lived with my father and grandmother . My mother left me when I was only two months old . She told my father and grandmother she would come back when my brother was seven years old, but she never came . Then she called again and said she would come home when I was one year old, but still, no one came. When I was seven years old, we learned that my

Nov 105 min read

Journey from Challenges to Success

My name is Hafsa, I am 24 years old, and I graduated from the Faculty of Social Sciences. I live in a simple neighborhood and am the eldest among my siblings . My family faces several challenges, as my mother does not work , and my father has undergone a health crisis that prevented him from applying for a job. As the eldest in the family, I always felt a heavy sense of responsibility . I was searching for ways to help my family while pursuing my own dreams . I have always

Nov 73 min read

Finding Myself Again

My name is Chan Goe Goe Zaw , and I’m 18 years old . When I was a child, I dreamed of becoming a doctor , but I knew I couldn’t, not with my family situation. My father passed away in 2019 , and soon after, my mother left to work abroad in Qatar as a cashier to support us. Since then, my younger sister and I have lived with our grandmother . None of our relatives helped us. My mother had to take risks to feed us. At night, I often cried myself to sleep , feeling humble and

Nov 53 min read

My LP4Y Journey: A Transformation from Shy Youth to Catalyst of Change

My name is Rahaf Mahmoud , I’m 22 years old, and I come from Syria . Since 2013, I have been living in Bourj Hamoud, Lebanon, where I have faced challenges , embraced opportunities , and grown through every experience . Before LP4Y, I was a very shy person . Most of the time I stayed at home, because I didn’t have the chance to continue my education. I felt like opportunities were far away from me , and I didn’t know how to move forward. In 2021, something unexpected happened

Nov 34 min read

Rosalinda’s New Beginnings: From Motherhood Challenges to a Future with LP4Y

My name is Rosalinda Lalaguna, I’m 23 years old and I live in Sto. Tomas, Calauan, Laguna. Before joining LP4Y, every day of my life felt the same. I stayed at home, helping my mother take care of my youngest sibling and also looking after my own children. I didn’t have a job, no income, and no clear plan for my future. I wanted to work, but I didn’t have the skills or the confidence to start . When I learned about LP4Y, I saw it as a chance for new beginnings, a chance to

Oct 32 min read