Mangala, a single parent and former domestic worker, pursued her dream of starting a canteen service, “Abhiruchi Foods,” with support from the Centre for Social Action. She now delivers tiffins and caters events, earning ₹12,000 monthly. Mangala empowers other domestic workers, becoming a leader in her community.
Tagged as: Development
A Community’s Journey to a New Anganwadi
Nugulshet Wadi’s dilapidated Anganwadi posed safety hazards, discouraging attendance. The Wadi Prerika united the community to advocate for a new facility. After persistent efforts, authorities approved construction, resulting in a safe, well-equipped center that revitalized community spirit and collaboration among residents.
Journey of two girls from the Kishori Group
Sneha and Pallavi were part of the Kishori Group at Canossa Jeevan Vikas Kendra, Mahakali, facilitated by our partner. They lacked confidence and communication skills but being part of the group and undergoing personality development sessions helped them come out of their shells. Sneha enrolled in a Capacity Building Program and got motivated to pursue a Bachelors in Social Work. Pallavi did a short-term beautician course and aspires to become a professional makeup artist and set up her own venture.
Menstruation Hygiene Campaign
Young adolescent girls between the ages of 15 to 24 years are brought together under the Kishori Group to raise awareness of mental health, and menstrual hygiene and provide basic financial literacy training. On Menstruation Hygiene and Cleanliness Day, an awareness session was held for the Kishori groups across the six villages of Dharavi Island.
Capacity Building Program: Valedictory Function
The Capacity Building Program of the Centre for Social Action provides training to youth, grassroot workers, domestic workers, animators, women from Mahila Mandal, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), members of church-based associations, etc., on topics like Basics of Social Work, Good Governance, Para Legal Literacy, etc. These trainings have helped to bring about awareness in participants on various pertinent issues and to realize their potential for overall development. On successfully completing the training, the participants are awarded a certificate at specially organized valedictory function.
Vocational Development Success Story
A beneficiary from Dharavi Island used to work as a drawing teacher at a school. Because of the pandemic and the lockdown that followed, he lost his job and was at home wondering what her could do to earn and support his parents and siblings.