Varalakshmi has worked in the garment industry for more than a decade. But until she took part in REACH’s program, she had received little information about her rights or entitlements as a worker. Through the training, she not only learned how to withdraw money from her Employees’ Provident Fund—India’s government-backed retirement savings scheme—but noticed some concerning discrepancies in her balance. She brought the issue to factory management, successfully negotiating to return the missing funds to her account. “I worked for years without knowing I was missing what was rightfully mine,” says Varalakshmi. Beyond reclaiming her money, she was motivated by her newfound confidence to aid her fellow workers. Since then, Varalakshmi has attended more REACH sessions and helped other women workers navigate similar issues, supporting them through negotiations with factory management and local government. “Thanks to Sushma [from REACH], I now not only understand my rights but also help other women secure theirs,” she says. “It feels powerful to be able to help.” Varalakshmi is just one of hundreds of women who are now equipped to organize and lead local movements for justice in Karnataka. To date, nearly 415 workers have completed REACH’s program, and more than 410 are still taking part in sessions. By fostering not only individual leadership but collective power and solidarity, REACH is helping garment workers mobilize movements—and developing their abilities to support others in their community. This includes Mansur’s mother. With support from REACH, she and Mansur connected with India’s child helpline—a free, 24-hour phone service for children in need of assistance. Activists from REACH also met with district and school authorities. Mansur was admitted to school the same day. She didn’t stop there. She continued to advocate with school officials to ensure her daughter could also access education. Thanks to her efforts, Mansur’s sister is completing a pre-university course. And earlier this year, Mansur passed his tenth-grade exams and enrolled at a municipal college.