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Hirdamal is small, remote and tribal village. About 116 families with 614 people live in this village. There are 57 POP families residing in the village. 12 SHGs are functioning in the village. Among them Savitri Bai Phule SHG members are very active, organized and empowered. They were involved in planning, designing and implementation of the development program. Women were planning to initiate income generation activities jointly but due to financial problem they were unable to start the programs. But they have strong unity among each other and wanted to make a dent in the village.
Seeing their interest the CDC Ms. Sushila Valvi, motivated and guided them to start a flour mill which is a need of the village. They have requested to World Vision through Village Development Committee for the same. So WV came forward to support financially to Savitri Bai Phule SHG. In their village there was no flour mill so people used to go to other villages for any kind of milling which is 3 – 5 kms away from their village. Even the women had to spend half a day for this purpose. The SHG planned to set up a big flour mill. It will help them to generate income source as well as people will be benefited at their own village as they need not go to other villages for milling purpose.
During last year ADP provided a big flour mill to SHG along with the contribution of the SHG and it is being run successfully. SHG hired a technical person cum operator named Saibu who can run the mill regularly. So with the help of technical person they were empowered to create income source. The daily income is Rs 400/- and the monthly income is Rs 12000/-. They are providing Rs.100/- to the operator and also spending Rs. 125/- for diesel and kerosene purpose. Every day they are able to save Rs.175/- to Rs.200/-. Due to their continuous efforts and good monitoring they were able to save money in the bank.
This program really helped them to create income source throughout the year. Poorest households are highly benefited as they received profit equally. The villagers also directly benefited as they are able to access flour mill in their own village and no need to go outside. The status of women has improved in the community as they are empowered to generate income source and children are enjoying good health and education. Food security is ensured in the families. The members of the SHG are planning to learn the operating system so that the money need not go to others.
Seeing this impact in the village, the women of the SHGs are truly happy and proud to be member of SHGs. Truly unity is key to brining lasting changes in the lives of children, families and their communities. Members of the SHGs are deeply thankful to World Vision as their lucrative income source is created.
The new Executive Director for South Vancouver Neighbourhood House is Zahra Esmail.
Zahra has experience with participatory development and community-led projects. She holds a Masters in Globalization and International Development from the University of Ottawa and has lived and worked in Canada, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean.
She is passionate about sustainable development and finding practical, long-term solutions to systemic issues.
She most recently led a transitional shelter for homeless and at-risk youth operated by Eva’s Initiatives in Toronto.
Sierra Leone
AIDS and STDs in Sierra Leone, like much of Africa, spread along trucking routes as drivers visit the many community brothels on their journey.
Beith Community Trust has undertaken a huge task with the help of Oxfam UK, NAC, local councillors and residents to upgrade facilities for the people of Beith.
The long-term view is improving the health and wellbeing of the townsfolk.
So, the diggers are in flattening the ground, creating extra training space for sports groups at Bellsdale Park, Beith.