By Dipa Devi | In charge womens sewing centre
My name is Dipa Devi and I oversee Piani Sewing Centre.
I want to tell you how it has changed our village. Before the women were isolated we could not really meet especially in an organised way.
The sewing centre changed everything. It started some time ago when one of our women came to the centre with a bruised face. He husband had beaten her when drunk, not for the first time. We decide to confront the man at his home, all of us. The arrival of 30 women outside the simple mud dwelling caused a stir and much embarrassment for the fellow. He begged for forgiveness and made a vow not to raise his hand to his wife or children ever again. In the male dominated world of the village fear of loss of esteem has really helped redressed the balance of respect locally.
And of course, the women who have completed their training on a hand operated sewing machine can avail a long-term interest free loan and for the first time have money of their own.
A new machine costs $150, and we need so even more women can join our group .
Thank you on behalf of us all for your kind support .
Dipa
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