In many homes across our country, marriage is not the joyous celebration it should be. Instead, it becomes a nightmare for parents, especially those raising daughters. The moment their children come of age, families are often trapped in endless worry. Sleepless nights are spent calculating dowry demands, negotiating with relatives, and searching for ways to arrange huge sums of money. The pressure is not only financial but deeply emotional, leaving scars that last a lifetime.

For generations, this cruel practice of dowry has stolen the joy of weddings. What should mark the beginning of love and partnership has too often been reduced to transactions, humiliation, and despair. Parents mortgage homes, sell land, and take loans they can never repay. Daughters are married with guilt, believing they are burdens. This system, passed down for centuries, continues to cripple families socially and economically.

At MY Foundation, we decided enough was enough. We could no longer stand by while marriages remained a source of pain rather than happiness. Our mission was simple but powerful: marriage should never be a burden. With the support of passionate volunteers, community leaders, and well-wishers, we began arranging collective weddings — celebrations where dowry is not only discouraged but completely rejected.

These collective weddings are not ordinary events. They symbolize resistance against injustice and a new beginning for families who had lost hope. Parents walk into these ceremonies with pride, no longer weighed down by debt or social pressure. Daughters step forward with dignity, knowing they are valued for who they are, not for what their families can pay. Grooms too embrace equality, proving that love and respect are greater than money or possessions.

Impact So Far

• 150+ marriages organized without dowry.
• Parents freed from crushing financial debt and humiliation.
• Young couples starting their journey with dignity, equality, and hope.

Each marriage tells a story of courage and transformation. Word spreads across neighborhoods, inspiring more families to reject dowry. Slowly but surely, the cycle of fear and exploitation is being broken. The message becomes clear: society can change if we choose to change it. By normalizing dowry-free weddings, we are sowing seeds of equality, compassion, and justice for future generations.

The Road Ahead

Our work is far from over. Even today, thousands of families remain trapped by dowry demands. For every marriage we support, there are many more waiting for relief. With your support, we can:

• Reach more families struggling under dowry pressures.
• Expand collective marriage programs to new communities.
• Give daughters the right to a future built on dignity and respect.

Be Part of the Change

When you stand with MY Foundation, you are not only helping a single family; you are reshaping the narrative of marriage for an entire generation. You are proving that traditions can evolve, that culture can empower rather than oppress, and that a wedding can once again become what it was always meant to be – a celebration of love, unity, and hope.

Together, we can break the chains of dowry and build a tomorrow where every marriage begins with equality, joy, and freedom.