LI helps Fulmoni shape her
dreams and find her way out of extreme poverty
Fulmoni,
lost her father at the tender age of four. After which, her family conditions
became quite vulnerable.
Her
mother, barely literate, was unable to find a sustainable job and had to take
the sole responsibility of seven children on her shoulders. Fulmoni’s elder
brother started working to provide financial support to his family. However,
they still weren’t able to make ends meet as he lacked suitable qualifications
to secure a well-paying job.
It
was in 2015, that Fulmoni joined Literacy India’s non-profit vocational training
program in tailoring, with the hope of paving a better future for herself as
well as her family.
In
her fourth month with LI, she’s learnt how to stitch various embroidery
patterns such as ‘Hand of Fatima’ and different types of products like- bags,
table runners, cushion covers etc.
Her
journey with our organization has not only helped her develop new skills, but
also motivated her to change her circumstances.
Resilient
and tenacious, this 19 year old, now aspires to become a successful artisan, pursue
her education, earn well and uplift her family out of abject poverty.
A struggling artisan finds
success and thanks INDHA’s skill-development platform!
Bubuni’s journey as an artisan, started with various challenges
and struggles. She had traditional embroidery skills, which weren’t marketable
or in demand. To make matters worse, her financial circumstances at home, were
also quite difficult. Her husband ran a small business, which did not garner
sufficient profits and they couldn’t bear the expenses of educating their only
son.
However, they say difficult times eventually lead to better days when
we don’t lose hope.
Bubuni joined Literacy India’s vocational training program in
tailoring and learnt contemporary embroidery and stitching techniques, free of
cost. Moreover, she also learnt how to use a modern tailoring equipment
adequately and with ease.
Consequently, she joined the INDHA unit at LI and started working
as a regular artisan.
Her situation has improved, drastically. Today, she also receives
orders from local boutiques and markets.
Of this positive change, Bubuni shares: ‘I feel self-sufficient
and secure, now. My income, is invested in educating my son and on my family’s
well- being. Thanks to LI for their immense support and help.’