Changemakers making a difference

Kushal changemakers are a network of independent social entrepreneurs well connected with their local communities. They are exceptional in what they offer and serve their communities with passion. Our advisers are globally experienced. They provide guidance, believe in our cause, and make our vision a reality.

The Kushal Story

It began with the birth of our first child. We were quite fortunate. It was the most lovely experience, both during pregnancy and after childbirth. But was it due to chance?

We were resourceful enough to know where to gather information, make informed decisions, and act in our best interests. As a family, we were supported by community nurses, midwives, and the county hospital in our area. It was an upbeat journey.

We received first-rate care without having to worry about large medical costs or any other hospital-related expenses. Yes, we were fortunate. We live in the United Kingdom and have access to the National Health Service (NHS). We were empowered to make the best of the situation.

I spent a lot of time in India around the same time. I was working on a project to improve public-sector maternal health services in an eastern Indian state. I was travelling across the state, visiting teaching hospitals and primary health care institutions and engaging with rural communities.

In contrast, I had witnessed pregnant women in Indian villages having a difficult time. Women are compelled to be passive recipients of a medicalized system. Faceless and voiceless. Childbirth was not a happy experience for them or their family. It was fraught with fear, and they were rarely treated with dignity and respect. I was on an emotional rollercoaster.

That's when the seed for Kushal was planted.