Surangani had a bad marriage that broke her emotionally and physically. For 15 long years she put up with an abusive, unemployed husband. Financial difficulties drove her to find employment in the Middle East.

While she was away, her husband had sexually assaulted her cancer-stricken mother and given their 13-year old daughter in marriage. She returned soon after, and from the many attacks of sexual abuse, became pregnant and had to flee her husband for the safety of her unborn baby.

He traced her to their daughter’s house, and physically attacked her, which resulted in Surangani losing her right hand completely, and severely damaging her left hand as well. Eight-months pregnant Surangani approached WIN for help. She was emotionally scarred and physically disabled. Surangani was housed at one of WIN’s shelters; her new born child was looked after at the shelter as well. She was counselled, legally and financially supported, and provided with medical care until she regained strength, independence and self-worth.