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.
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A Journey from Struggle to Self-Reliance
Kishori Pange, a resilient 50-year-old widow from Mahim West, transformed her life by joining a Self-Help Group, securing loans, and attending training sessions. Through dedication and government support, she grew her street vending business, achieving financial independence and inspiring others with her entrepreneurial journey.
Turning the Tide: Prioritising Education over Marriage
A girl, influenced by educational awareness, overcame cultural barriers to pursue higher education. With her parents’ support, she now attends college, inspiring others in the community to value education.
Bal Sabha Children get the BMC to act
The Bal Sabha is a group where children meet weekly to learn about their rights through play-way based education. In one of the meetings, the children identified an issue of unclean drainage & garbage collection and reached out to the BMC. After follow-up, BMC took active action and now cleans the drainage and garbage daily. The children’s confidence has improved and their parents feel proud of this achievement.
Striving for Success
Samrudhi Savite is a 20-year-old girl from a financially struggling family. Through the Kishori group facilitated by Dev Kripa Mandal, she got introduced to vocational training courses by Kotak Mahindra Foundation. After completing the Computer and Retail Services course, she got a job at Mumbai airport and is now financially independent.
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.