Celebration Of Empowerment

Stories of Change
Stories of Change
Deepa
Paripally Center
“This course was a turning point in my life,” says Deepa. “I dropped out of school after failing the 10th grade.” The course renewed Deepa’s
interest in school and instilled within her the self-confidence to go back to school and complete the 10th grade. Deepa started earning money
from her skills while still enrolled and says now she’s able to earn her own income and
is also a member of the self help group.
Anitha
Alleppey Beach Center
I used to think I couldn’t study anything. A friend told me about this program. My husband was not really interested in my joining. He was
very particular that I give all my time and attention to the children. We also have Father and Mother at home, and I have to look after them.
If we both leave the house then there will be no one at home. Slowly, when he saw that I was learning something, I think he became more
interested. He would even call me sometimes and ask me if I had not gone to class that day. He sees that we are learning so many useful skills.
So even without me directly asking him if I can go, he is open to me attending the classes.
His mind has changed.
Subhashini
Madurai Center
My husband generally never encourages me in anything especially going out. But I told him that I wanted to go to the class and that I would finish
all the housework. He generally doesn’t give me any freedom but I negotiated two hours to come to the class. When I came, I just wanted to check
out what it was but I felt the course was immensely transformative. We’ve learned a lot but I think it’s time to put it to practice. My life has been very
difficult for a long time. It’s about 45 days since I finished this course. Somehow, I feel very peaceful since then.
Of late, the fights in the house have also reduced.
Subhashini, Madurai
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