It’s earned her respect and confidence in her community and that’s only a small part of it.
A single mother, she is educating her daughter and learning to live independently
Sarojini Devi has even purchased high end sewing machines to cope with her increased work
Earning more than her husband now, she is the backbone of her family
Inspired by Antima, her husband who was unemployed, began helping her and eventually got a job
A widow at 22, Sultana now sustains her family through her stitching and teaching others
She has big dreams, for herself and for the women in her village
Khaidem Pravapati hopes more visibility for the Usha Silai School means more employment for women in her community
Gundamma has now trained 70 women and purchased 3 sewing machines
Fareeda Begum used her experience in a garment factory to look after herself, her mother and daughter