PROGRAMME 05 OF 08
Community Marriage
Mass wedding ceremonies that support financially disadvantaged couples as they begin life together.
New beginnings, together.
New beginnings, together.
ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
Why it matters.
For families with little income, the cost of a wedding can mean years of debt. Our community marriage programme (gonobibaho) lets couples begin their life together with dignity.
The society arranges the ceremony, traditional attire and gifts for the new households, and the whole village comes together to celebrate.
What we do
- Mass wedding ceremonies with traditional rituals
- Wedding attire and essential gifts for each couple
- Household items to help new families get started
- A community feast shared with families and guests
FROM THE FIELD
Moments from our programme.
New beginnings, together. 
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One celebration, many families.
STORIES
Stories from this work.
Community
New Beginnings, Together
South 24 Parganas
At our community wedding, couples from families with limited means began married life with dignity, surrounded by the whole village.
Read the full story: New Beginnings, Together