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.
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.
Harnessing Skills for a better future
Ganga Naga faced financial challenges while in college and despite these obstacles, her talent for making Rakhis stood out. With training and support from CJVK and the CSA, Ganga harnessed her skills and started teaching Rakhi making to women, bringing personal growth and financial rewards.
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.