Being Independent
Minu, a 26 year old homemaker is one of the financially independent women in her community. Being a mother of two, she couldn’t go out to earn. But she really wanted to. “I didn’t want to be just another married woman. I wanted to help my husband and contribute financially to the family.” But owing to her duties as a mother, a wife and a daughter-in-law, she couldn’t find a suitable work.
There were quite a few women with similar stories as Minu in the nearby villages as well. They were all looking to work while carrying out their other duties. When a team from India Evangelistic Association visited Minu’s village, they all approached the IEA volunteers and told them of their situation.
It was at this time that IEA identified another hurdle. These women were all unskilled personnel. IEA immediately moved to sponsor a tailoring coaching program. It brought in trained instructors to the village who trained the interested women meticulously. At the end of the program all the trainees were certified. Now each of them was skilled in the art of sewing and embroidery.
“Now I contribute to the family with my earnings as well. And the best part is I do not have to forsake my other duties,” says a smiling Minu. She can take care of her kids while sewing at the same time. Watching Minu earn from her home, has inspired other women in the community and they too are enthusiastic about getting independent financially.
