Reena

Previous Situation

Reena is a Catholic living with her husband and two children. She was suffering from uterus problem and heart disease. Her husband is a day wage worker. If his work was seasonal her health condition did not permit her to go for work outside. When her health condition was deteriorating she had to undergo treatment but she had no money to spend for medication. She had borrowed money from money lenders for her treatment. Seeing her situation the Organization and the then FAT members selected her for the Family Development Programme.

Situation after Our Intervention After enrolling her to Family Development Programme, coordinator, animator, and the FAT members motivated her family members and advised them to start a suitable income generative work. Initially she started preparing potato chips. As she got good income from this she also learned tailoring and bought the tailoring machine. Now she takes orders from the hospitals and supplies the needed items. She also prepares items such as wire bags, bangles, ear rings, mats, etc. She has also taken up sheep rearing. Impact on the Family

There is a visible difference in their way of living. They are recognized in the community for their hard and sincere work. She takes leadership both in the Self Help Group and social activities. By sharing her life experience Reena is motivating other beneficiaries of FDP to come up in life. She has cleared all her loans. She gets good income. Her health condition has improved because of the time to time medication. Now the family is self-reliant. They are able to provide good education to their children. This family is an example for the people of that area