March 12, 2026
The girl who refused to drop out
A day in the life of a young field coordinator in Raichur, Karnataka, reflecting her journey of almost dropping out of school to supporting herself, her family, and her community.
Rubiya Begum
Rubiya Begum works as a field coordinator with KHPT in Raichur, Karnataka. She has a bachelor’s in political science and has four years of experience as a community health worker. Rubiya has received awards from local nonprofits for her social work in Raichur. She aspires to have her own business that involves constant interactions with the community.
Areas of expertise
Community mobilisation, training and advocacy for adolescent health
Currently working at
Community facilitator at KHPT
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