A sample of testimonies of underprivileged women who have started their own home-based businesses.                            

Chellamma, Melakonam: The goat I received produced two goats, and I have enough milk to give to children.
Gomathy, Chorakuzhi: I have three daughters. One is bedridden with asthma. The sewing machine is of real help for me to stay at home and make garments in order to produce an income to feed my family. Thank you so much for this timely help.
Boomathy, Theruvukadai: I am a widow with four children. With your help I bought a handloom.  The income from weaving helps to support my children. thanks.
Ramani, Muzhamoodu: I am a blind widow. My daughter finished 12th grade and is at home. The sewing machine came as a blessing. New she is able to work, we are able to buy food for us.
Glory, Marunthamkode: I am a widow. The vegetable vending business I started with your help is a timely blessing. The profit I make helps to buy food for the family. My children are happy as I could provide for them.
G.Rani Bai, Muzhdode: I have three daughters and no regular income. I fully make use of the sewing machine to make daily Rs. 50. Thanks.
Anantham, Maruthamkode: I am a widow. With your help I started the palm leaf business. From the money I make each month, I am able to buy food for the family. Thank you so much.
Vasanthakumari, Maruthamkode: I am a poor widow with two children. The vegetable vending business I was able to start with your help, enables me to make about Rs400 a month. We are happy and hopeful about our lives.
Pankajaskhi, Muloor: I am a widow with one daughter who is mentally retarded. With vegetable vending business, I am able to support us. Thanks.
Lalitha Bai, Kallvettamkuzhi: My husband has heart problem, and he cannot work. With your financial help, I opened a bird rearing and selling shop at my home. I make about Rs.350 a month. Thank you for your support.
Bhargavi, Anchlikonam: I make a living by making baskets from palm leaves. I make about Rs.200 a month. It helps to buy food for the family. Thanks.
Sarasam, Kuzhivila: The teashop in the house is a great help in this disabled home. Now I can work at home and make a modest income to care for my family.
Mary, Kuzhivila. The chips business you helped me to start is a tremendous help. Helps to pay for medication and food.
Leela Bai, Thengapattanam: Thank you for helping me to start a store in my home. I buy and sell fruits and candy, and I am able to produce an income of about Rs.500 a month. It is a great help to feed my family.

Every underprivileged woman who started a home-based business has a story to tell. Your donation is what gives them hope.