Home Visit Report – Rinki 
 
Location: Ganesh Nagar, Near Akshardham, Delhi Date of Visit: 11th July 2024 Beneficiary Name: Rinki Educational Qualification: Class 10th Pass Spouse’s Name: Rakesh Child Beneficiary: Riyeaka (Class 9, supported under CVF Program) 
 Rinki is the mother of Riyeaka, a Class 9 student supported under the CVF program by India Vision Foundation. Rinki herself has no criminal background. However, her husband was formerly incarcerated in Gurgaon Prison and has since remarried, now living separately in Noida. Following his departure, Rinki has continued to live with her daughter at her in-laws’ home in Ganesh Nagar, near Akshardham. 
   
 Home Environment and Observations 
 During the visit, Rinki appeared nervous and spoke softly, especially in the presence of her mother-in-law, indicating a sense of fear and discomfort. Despite staying in the family’s property, Rinki receives no emotional, financial, or domestic support from her in-laws. In fact, she faces active hostility being asked to pay ₹4,000 monthly rent for a single room and on several occasions, having electricity and water supply cut off intentionally. 
 She shared that although she faces constant emotional neglect, she continues to stay there for her daughter’s sake, as she has no other place to go. Returning to her parental home is not an option, as her brother’s family cannot accommodate her. Despite the difficult conditions, Rinki remains determined: "दीदी, अगर मैं यहां से चली जाऊं तो कहां जाऊंगी? मैं अपने मायके भी नहीं जा सकती, भाई की अपनी फैमिली है और मैं किसी पर बोझ नहीं बनना चाहती। इसलिए सारी मुश्किलों के बावजूद मैं यहां पूरी हिम्मत से अपनी बेटी रियेका के लिए रह रही हूं।"
 
 Employment and Financial Status 
 Rinki works as a tailor, stitching garments like kurtas, suits, and blouses. She earns around ₹150 per piece and supplements her income with small alteration work done from home. However, due to a physical issue with her hands and reliance on a manual hand-operated machine, her output and earnings are limited. She currently earns between ₹3,000 to ₹4,000 per month, barely enough to meet basic needs. 
 She expressed a strong desire to increase her work capacity and income by acquiring a foot-pedal sewing machine with a motor. She shared, “If I get a motor machine, I’ll be able to do more work without pain and earn better for my child’s future.”
 
 Community and Emotional Support 
 Rinki receives no support from her in-laws, but her neighbors have been emotionally supportive and often encourage her. She deeply values this informal support system, which helps her stay emotionally strong. Rinki became emotional while speaking about the support IVF has provided during her most challenging times.  She said, जब मैं आगे के बारे में सोचती हूं तो अक्सर टूट सी जाती हूं। मेरे पास कोई परिवार का सहारा नहीं है, लेकिन IVF ने हर मुश्किल वक्त में हमारा साथ दिया। रवि सर और चंदर सर ने  मुझे मजबूत बने रहने की हिम्मत दी। जब हमारे पास खाने के लिए कुछ नहीं था, तब जैकब सर ने राशन के जरिए मदद की — हम सिर्फ उसी की वजह से जिंदा रह पाए। IVF सिर्फ एक संस्था नहीं है, मेरे और मेरी बेटी के लिए एक ताकत है। अगर IVF नहीं होता, तो हम दोनों शायद कुछ भी नहीं होते।"
 
 Key Learnings from the Visit 
 This visit reflects the ongoing hardships faced by families of incarcerated individuals, especially women abandoned or left unsupported. While Rinki herself is not a former prisoner, her life has been deeply impacted by her husband’s incarceration and abandonment. The case underscores the importance of financial independence and the urgent need for livelihood support to help vulnerable women achieve self-reliance. 
 Recommendations & Next Steps 
 1.Livelihood Support: Provide Rinki with a motorized sewing machine to improve her earning capacity. 
 2.Confidence Building & Empowerment: Arrange regular counselling and skill-building sessions to strengthen her decision-making and self-confidence. 
 Rinki’s resilience and commitment to her daughter’s future are commendable. With appropriate support and resources, she can build a stable, dignified life and achieve financial independence. Her case reinforces the importance of sustained community-based rehabilitation and livelihood-focused interventions.