Households in the urban slums of  India remain trapped in intergenerational poverty, with some families living in the same slum for over 35 years. They struggle with extremely low incomes, little to no social security, and widespread health issues, including malnutrition and stunted growth.

This cycle of deprivation disproportionately affects girls and women, leaving most girls out of school with little to no aspirations for education or a career. Despite numerous interventions by various non-profits, these efforts have largely been short-term, failing to create lasting improvements in their standard of living.