Female slum residents will use sewing to help community access clean water

The women in Vatva, Ahmedabad are some of the poorest women in the Indian state of Gujarat. They have no access to drinking water and were victims of riots in 2002. Aside from causing them emotional trauma, these riots took away all of their small savings. In order to provide for their families and access clean drinking water, these women want to learn how to sew. Sewing skills and access to fabrics, threads and sewing machines will give them a platform to make money and become self sustainable.

Because their families cannot access clean drinking water, they often fall sick. Many of their children are victims of dengue fever and dehydration. Doctors are located far away, which adds another expense to health center visits. Even if these women get access to funds, they will eventually run out and the community will still lack access to clean water. Your donation will give them a sustainable job that will allow them to build their businesses, which in turn will provide enough income that they can develop access to clean water nearby.