Impact
A film that was lived before it was made
Where the Light Enters You is more than a film — it’s an impact-first project supporting healthcare, girls’ education, and women’s livelihoods in rural India and beyond.
Before the lights and cameras, there was action
This film was made by people who showed up as volunteers long before they showed up as filmmakers.
From protagonists to producers, our team has collectively participated in hundreds of grassroots projects across India — and the world — contributing thousands of hours of service in settings ranging from city hospitals and pop-up rural clinics to village schools and impromptu community spaces.
That’s what makes Where the Light Enters You an impact-first film: the story didn’t lead to the work—the work led to the story.
Meet the Mir community
The Mirs are artists, storytellers, and survivors. Their name comes from mīrās, meaning “heritage”—and for centuries, they’ve been Gujarat’s cultural keepers: singers, dancers, oral historians, and beadworkers whose craft preserves generations of tradition.
Today, dozens of Mir families live on the edge of Dasada, Gujarat, near the salt flats of the Little Rann of Kutch. Their beadwork is not just art—it’s memory, identity, and a source of survival. Though they’ve been left out of India’s economic story, their strength continues, shaped by resilience and carried through generations.
But even resilience has limits.
What resilience is up against
Two in three women are severely anemic
Caused by poor diets, early pregnancies, and eating last in the household.
Only one girl has finished high school
Out of a community of over 400 people.
Girls are married as early as fourteen
Driven by poverty, patriarchy, and school dropout cycles.
Zero families receive government aid
They are misclassified as “above poverty line,” cutting off access to basic public services.
Dasada community engagement timeline
2021
COVID Awareness Across 120 Villages
Four waves of education across the region, led by community volunteers, medical students, and local teams. Kits were distributed to all 120 villages, and outreach emphasized equity and inclusion.
2022
Health Camp & Ration Distribution
Responded to a typhoid outbreak with screenings, medications, and education. Every Mir family received a month of essential food and supplies.
2023
Supporting Women’s Beadwork
Thousands of dollars of jewelry purchased directly from artisans. For many, it was their first income—and a turning point for household security and independence.
2024
Emergency Healthcare Support
When a newborn in the Mir community was born prematurely, the family couldn’t afford hospital care. Aney and Niyati, a local social worker, stepped in to pool resources and cover the cost
Goals
Short-term goals
Turn beadwork into livelihood
By connecting Mir artisans to buyers around the world, we help keep tradition alive — and put income directly into women’s hands.
Ease the daily burden of water
Water wheels and safe access points reduce the physical strain on women and girls who currently carry heavy pots for miles each day.
Improve everyday health and hygiene
From nutrition supplements to hygiene education, we're addressing preventable illnesses—especially among women and children.
Long-term vision
A Common Facility Centre (CFC)
A shared space co-created with the community, designed to meet real needs:
Clean water source
Dignified toilets and hygiene access
Electricity for light and charging
Space for beadwork and skill training
Childcare and study areas
Medical camps and wellness support
It takes a village
This isn’t a path we can walk alone.
We’re deeply grateful to our partners — on the ground and around the world — who help carry this vision forward every day.
Join the growing circle of organizations walking this path with us.