Research has shown that personal resilience - the capacity to 'bounce back' and thrive in the face of adversity - is not a natural talent or quality. Rather, it’s the result of a set of skills and supports that can be learned, cultivated, and harnessed to transcend poverty, oppression, or depression. RFI correspondent Murali Krishnan visited the northern state of Bihar to see how young girls between 12 and 14 are benefiting from a unique programme teaching them to build up their emotional resilience.
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