The slum cannot hold these women back from their dreams

The poor community of women in Vatva, a slum in Ahmedabad, India, are mostly muslim. The rest are Rabaries, Waghris, Dalits and migrants from the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In many cases they are treated as outcasts and forced to fend for themselves. They live amongst 2,000 households in an area where there is no drinking water, no access to medications and no opportunity to learn skills for employment. The ladies have come together with the hopes of creating a sewing school that will be supported by Shanti.

By working away from home, these women can escape their husbands, who are heavy drinkers and often engage in violence. They will also be able to enjoy training, use a machine to sew garments and sell them on the Shanti online marketplace. All income will be managed by them alone and they will be able to have some control of purchasing food, sending their children to school and accessing medications and clean drinking water.

Your donation will improve the lives of these women as they develop their businesses and support their families.