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Born to parents who are rag pickers along with 6 other siblings, life held nothing promising for Panjasaram. He had learnt to be grateful for rice ‘kanji’ and a few old rags as food and clothing. When he grew up, he accompanied his parents for rag picking. He loved to go to school, but his parents would not allow him. Every once in a while, he would gaze longingly after children going to the nearby schools in their smart uniforms and loaded bags. World Vision India staff counseled the family and persuaded them to allow him complete school. He completed his 10th standard amidst great opposition. He wanted to pursue higher education, but his parents could not afford it. The Gift of Higher Education Assistance helped him join college and study for a Diploma in Laboratory Technology and Paramedical Science. He is now pursuing this course with great interest and happiness. He also plays a significant role in motivating the children in his community to go school. You too can help a child pursue education and their dreams.
12 Women from Chiragnagar cluster who were financially poor background and whose husbands are daily wages laborer started a SHG named Savitribai swayam Mahila Bachat gut . To support the household some of the women were working as household helpers. These women’s was totally unaware of outside world as well as not having any business knowledge. World vision has given them training and exposure on entrepreneurship. All the members actively participated in World Vision India interventions. These women decided to start a group entrepreneurship to increase their family income. In Dec 2010 as the group members motivated to paricipate in a exhibition where they could earned Rs. 100/- as a profit that there they decided to start a Chinese bhel stall .
Thus 2 members namely, savita Chakane and Prachi Haldankar started a business of Chinese bhel . In holidays they earn more. They earns more than ` 500/- ($11) per day and shared the profit equally.
They also learnt and improved their presentation and facilitation skills. They also participate in the training conducted for other women in their own area as well as women from other slums on health and SHG. Their self confidence is the reason behind the respect they gain from the community.
Savita Chakane expressed” I proud of our confidence to help to family.” Prachi shared ” This happened only because of proper guidance & training provided by world Vision"
City elected officials and staff, developers, and community members toss the ceremonial first shovels of dirt at the ground breaking for the Villas at Logan Gardens project Wednesday afternoon. The new 44-unit independent senior living facility will be located on a three-acre tract on Booker Drive in the Logan Community.