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Maharashtra is creating a committee to support 14,000 college students from single-mother households with priority housing and specialized assistance. The state's Higher Education Department is leading an effort to make campuses more welcoming for these families.
A new Japanese dramedy spotlights the courage of single mothers who fought for independence during Japan's economic boom. Director Taichi Kimura brings warmth and humor to a story that reminds us how far women's rights have come.
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, Nigeria, celebrated mothers for their vital role in building strong families and communities. His heartfelt message recognized their sacrifices and promised continued government support for maternal health and family wellbeing.
After enduring eight years of dowry harassment, Rinky Rathore taught herself modeling through social media and rebuilt her life as a single mother. Her journey from silence to the runway proves healing happens one brave choice at a time.
The Better India launches a special Mother's Day series celebrating mothers who are building enterprises, protecting the environment, and driving change across India. These stories showcase motherhood as more than caregiving—it's entrepreneurship, activism, and community leadership in action.
Spencer Jones hit his first Major League home run with his mom watching on Mother's Day, delivering a 106.4 mph single that scored a run. After struggling with strikeouts in his first weekend, the Yankees prospect made sure his family's trip to Milwaukee ended with a moment they'll never forget.
A mother in India walked away from years of hidden domestic violence to protect her son and herself. Today, she's healing as a yoga practitioner and inspiring others to choose courage over silence.
The Magnolia Mother's Trust has been giving low-income Black mothers $1,000 a month for 12 months with zero strings attached since 2018. It's now the longest-running guaranteed income program in America.
A single orthopedic surgeon who volunteered to adopt a teenage orphan made an astonishing discovery months later. The boy's late mother appeared in a medical photo he'd used in lectures for decades.
Track sprinter turned bobsledder Jasmine Jones just secured her spot on Team USA for the Winter Olympics, proving hard work and military support can turn athletic dreams into reality. The single mom balances raising her 5-year-old daughter while chasing gold.
When Siraj Khan noticed skilled weavers with no way to sell their work, she built a marketplace that now supports over 100 women in Chennai. Since 2020, these mothers and housekeepers have turned their craft into real income alongside their day jobs.
After raising her daughter alone for years, a single mother found love again at 49 and asked for her daughter's blessing. Pooja didn't hesitate to give the most beautiful "yes" of her life.
A product manager from Chennai built an AI-powered app that's now supporting over 200,000 women through pregnancy and motherhood. Raised by a single mother, she noticed how society expects women to become mothers without acknowledging the challenges they face.
When her husband abandoned her with a one-year-old, 25-year-old Komal Gaikwad transformed a driving lesson into a lifeline. Now she navigates Kalyan's streets in her own autorickshaw, with her daughter beside her, working toward an education she never had.
A single mom balancing work, parenting, and college just got a crucial lifeline. The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund awarded $21,600 to 16 Union County students pursuing degrees that could lift their families out of poverty.
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When young Carrie Chapman Catt watched her mother get left behind on Election Day in 1872, she couldn't understand why. That childhood moment of injustice sparked a movement led by mothers and daughters that changed America forever.
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund awarded nearly $660,000 to 453 single parents pursuing college degrees this spring, while a Day of Giving campaign raised an additional $61,000. These scholarships help student parents across 69 counties stay in school while raising their families.
Looking for a meaningful Mother's Day gift? Five Jewish nonprofits are turning donations into support for women, children, and families in need.
Forget flowers and chocolates. These five Jewish nonprofits transform Mother's Day gifts into real change for families facing infertility, hunger, and health challenges.
A group of mothers gathered to share their recovery journeys, proving that healing from substance use disorder is possible with support. Their anonymous stories highlight the power of compassion over judgment.
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