By John Sparks | President, India Partners
Dear Friend,
Your generous gift to provide a mom in India with a sewing machine has been life-changing. Thank you for your support and for empowering women to rise out of poverty.
There are 48 women who just graduated from the tailoring school. After graduating from the rigorous training, each woman received her very own sewing machine so she can start a tailoring business from home. This project also started it’s new class of women so there are 48 new students who are enrolled in the six-month course. They will spend the next few months learning how to sew and stitch.
I'm excited to share this story about Malissa.
Malissa grew up in a small village. She had to quit school after the 7th grade because there was no other school for her to attend. She was forced to get married at a young age and immeditely started a family. With little education and no other skills, Malissa couldn't find much work. He husband works as a day laborer, and it's difficult work that barely brings enought money for their family of four. Malissa wanted a better life for her son and daughter so that she can send them to school. She was so excited when she learned about the tailoring school because it was her chance to earn a better living.
After months of training, Malissa recently graduated and was given her very own sewing machine. Now she is able to start her very own business and sew clothes for people in her village. Her kids are in school and doing well in their studies. They were very excited that their mom graduated from the tailoring school. Malissa is happy that she can now support her family with the extra income.
Thank you for helping people like Malissa get a sewing machine. You changed her life forever!
Sincerely,
John Sparks
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