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It was a cold rainy day and everywhere work had come to a standstill. Little did we expect to be greeted by the unanimous chant of 80 chirpy kids. We bought the children small gifts to share during the holiday season. Their excited smiles on receiving the gifts made our day. We were overwhelmed by the love these kids had to share with us. We were touched by how they excitedly insisted on taking a picture with us.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank World Vision for this wonderful experience and also commend their hardwork in the upliftment of this village.
Anada Velli takes raw coconut coir in her hands and shows how she twists it between her fingers and makes rope. She would sit at home and make enough ropes to earn about 40Rs in a day. It was tireless work, and she would work all day to make barely enough money for food. “Things got worse when I developed a urinary infection,” says Venu. He could not climb trees because he had to go for treatment, and this further plunged the family into economic uncertainty.
This, until World Vision India came along and 2 years ago through the economic assistance program, two ‘Coir Ratts’ were given to the family. Coir Ratts are motor driven wheels which make coir rope making incredibly easy. Ananda velli demonstrates how 14 meters of rope can be made in a matter of minutes. 1 pair of motors and wheels cost 5000Rs and the family now earns an extra income of 150Rs per day. It is more than triple of what they used to make before.