By Atul Lekhra | Manager Online Donor Communication
Dear Friends,
Varzu is an elderly woman living in one of our working block, in southern Rajasthan.
Earlier in her life, she worked with her husband whenever and wherever possible - sometimes in the fields, sometimes as a laborer on construction sites. The work was hard, but she had no choice.
Then Seva Mandir formed a Self Help Group (SGH) in Varzu's village. She has been affiliated to it since 1994 and, over time, it has brought many improvements both to the area and to her personal situation.
Varzu is now self-employed and able to earn an average of 100 rupees a day. She says, 'When I took my first loan from the SGH I never imagined the difference it would make to my life. I have restored my ancestral home and been able to buy a grinding machine. Now I don’t have to go out to work because people come to my house for the services I'm able to offer. I'm happy that I can have an easier life in my old age.'
With your support, Seva Mandir is able to help many women like Varzu earn a better livelihood and live a fairer life.
Thank you
Regards
Atul Lekhra
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