Sewing provides income, self-worth

These ladies live in the remote outskirts of Vatva, a slum in Ahmedabad, India. They lost everything in 2002 when riots resulted in devastating fires. Due to their strict culture, many were not allowed to venture out into the city to find work — they have little to no skills to provide for their family and feel helpless. It was unanimously agreed among the federation of women that a sewing school in their community center would provide them with a safe place to work, train and learn to sew and make money by selling their goods.

Your donation helps provide these women with the training they need and Shanti will provide them with an online platform to sell their goods.