Stories of Change
Stories of Change
Mangala Mohurle
Mangala Mohurle lost her husband to suicide due to continuous crop failure and agricultural distress. During this difficult time, the organisation provided her with financial assistance of ₹25,000 and three months of training in tailoring and cutting. After completing the training, she purchased a sewing machine and started stitching clothes in her free time alongside farm work. Through this initiative, she began earning an additional income of at least ₹200 per day, enabling her to support her family and continue her daughter’s education.
Laxami Petkule
Laxmi had completed an ANM course and returned to her village from Pune with her husband during the COVID period. Her husband then took up farming, but the crop failure and financial losses in the very first year became unbearable for him, and he tragically ended his life.
Despite this difficult situation, Laxmi did not lose courage. She took responsibility for her in-laws and young son with determination and decided to rebuild her family’s future. The organisation supported her with financial assistance of ₹25,000, through which she started a small grocery shop and gradually became financially independent.
While managing her family responsibilities, she came across a vacancy announcement at the village Anganwadi centre and applied for the position. Owing to her determination and hard work, she was selected as an Anganwadi Sevika. Today, she is working successfully in this role and earns a monthly honorarium of ₹13,000.
Nanda Atram
After the death of her husband, Nanda suffered from severe emotional distress and mental health challenges. During this difficult period, the organisation supported her in accessing the necessary medical treatment. Once her condition stabilised, she received financial assistance from the organisation, through which she purchased two goats and started a small household livelihood activity.
Today, she owns 14 goats and sells goats worth nearly ₹36,000 every year. Through this business, she earns an average monthly income of around ₹3,000 and is now living a self-reliant and dignified life.
Kamlabai Kulsange
After the demise of her husband, Kamalabai was completely devastated. During this difficult phase, the organization extended financial support and provided guidance and assistance to help her start a grocery shop in her village. With this support, she successfully established her own grocery store and is now earning around ₹400 to ₹500 per day. This income has enabled her to manage her family’s expenses comfortably and has brought financial stability to her life.