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.