By Narendran T | Project Leader
Lakshmi is the mother of two children. Her husband left her 9 years back after an abusive marriage of 4 years. Left out on the streets with nowhere to go and no skills by which she could get a job, Lakshmi bore the brunt of abuse and exploitation to be able to earn enough to feed, clothe and educate her children. At a juncture of utter helplessness, she met Tabassum who introduced her to a community organisation supported by Swasti. We were able to find ways to support the education of her children and this empowered Lakshmi to step away from the violence and abuse and build a life for herself. Today Lakshmi is a small scale entrepreneur, standing up for the rights of women and a proud mother of two school going children.
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Through your support to the “We are India’s children” campaign we are able to put smiles on the faces of many mothers and children and give them an opportunity to live their life away from abuse and exploitation. Your gift of education can bring the warmth of smiles in their homes, this winter.
Team Swasti
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