Geetha of Periyakulam, Ampara, Sri Lanka, has dedicated her life to working with women affected by violence in her area. She has been able to take on this difficult task because she herself has survived violence inflicted upon her by her husband and her in-laws. Geetha enlisted the help of Affected Women's Forum to set up a poultry rearing enterprise and become self-reliant. Her dream is to enable other women who suffer violence to find their feet.

Gnanamalar from Vankalai, Mannar, Sri Lanka, decided to work with Mannar Women's Development Federation to support her four children, as her husband was a drunkard and would beat her regularly. The organisation helped her gain back her self respect and also extended counselling to her husband who has since stopped his abusive behaviour. Today, Gnanamalar is a field worker and has formed several village groups - of men and youth - to speak against violence against women.