Walking 20kms to your nearest health centre when you are unwell can seem an impossible task and arranging transport can be very expensive. In an emergency, poor people living far away from their nearest health centre are often faced with life-threatening situations because of the distance. If it were not for ANMs (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) who have often provided essential care to people at critical times, those life-threatening situations could have turned into a reality for many. However, despite the crucial service they provide to communities, ANMs have often struggled to be recognized and rewarded for the vital role they play. Their careers as ANMs have not always followed an upward path and have had limited opportunities for growth.