By Team | RSKS India
Dear Esteemed Donor, Namaste!
We’re proud to work with RSKS India, empowering marginalized communities with transparency and impact. Here’s one inspiring story of change we’re thrilled to share with you.
A Story of AFSANA.........!!
My name is Afsana (Name Changed), and I am 22 years old. I live with my family in a small, rural village where life has always been a struggle, especially for girls like me. Growing up in a Muslim family, I often heard that a girl’s place is at home, not out in the world working. But deep down, I always felt that I wanted more, that I could contribute to my family’s well-being in ways that went beyond the four walls of our home.In our village, earning a livelihood is a daily challenge. Opportunities are few, and those that exist are mostly reserved for men. Women are expected to manage the household and raise children, but as the eldest daughter in my family, I felt a strong desire to help ease the burden on my parents. They worked tirelessly to make ends meet, but there were times when even basic needs seemed out of reach. I knew I had to do something, but what options did I have?
It was during one of those difficult times that I heard about a new initiative in our village, organized by Rajasthan Samgrah Kalyan Sansthan (RSKS India). They were offering a three-month advanced garment-making vocational course. When I first heard about it, I was intrigued but hesitant. The idea of learning a skill that could help me earn my own money was exciting, but I also worried about what people would say. Would they criticize me for stepping out of the traditional role expected of me? Despite my doubts, I decided to take a chance and enrolled in the course. From the very first day, I knew I had made the right decision. The teachers were kind and supportive, and they didn’t just teach us how to sew garments. They taught us life skills, entrepreneurship, and even involved us in sports activities. It was as if a whole new world was opening up before my eyes.
I remember the first time I made a dress on my own. The pride I felt was indescribable. It wasn’t just about the dress; it was about proving to myself that I could learn, that I could create something beautiful with my own hands. The sense of accomplishment gave me a newfound confidence, and for the first time, I started to believe that I had a future outside the confines of our home.Over the three months, I learned more than just sewing techniques. I learned how to manage money, how to market products, and how to think like an entrepreneur. These were skills I had never imagined I would acquire, and they empowered me to dream bigger. By the end of the course, I felt ready to take on the world.
When I completed the program, I started taking small orders from women in the village. At first, it was just mending clothes and stitching simple garments, but as word spread about my work, more orders came in. With the income I earned, I was able to contribute to my family’s finances. The look of pride on my parents’ faces when I handed them my first earnings is something I will never forget.Today, I am not just a daughter or a sister; I am also a skilled garment maker and a small business owner. My work has given me a sense of independence and self-worth that I never knew was possible. I am deeply grateful to RSKS India for bringing this opportunity to our village. Their initiative has changed my life and the lives of many other women like me. We now have the skills and confidence to create a better future for ourselves and our families.
Thanking you so much for your kind cooperation and financial support. it is very without your generous donation difficult for us !!
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Team RSKS India
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