When dismal health conditions closed the tannery and weavery where the 22 women of “Semin
When dismal health conditions closed the tannery and weavery where the 22 women of “Seminary of Women Empowerment” formerly worked, a broad new opportunity began. They would be their own bosses, while being supported by and accountable to one another. They applied for a group micro-loan through Right Sharing of World Resources and upon receiving the $4875, began 4 new strands of income generating work: weaving, baskets, garment-making, and produce-vending.
The report above shares their thanks as well as photos from their ventures.
One of the most inspiring facets of this self-help group, in a time like this, is that these wome
One of the most inspiring facets of this self-help group, in a time like this, is that these women are religious minorities who have joined together in microfinance ventures. In south India, where they are located, religious minorities means the joining of Christians and Muslims. Mixing relationship, money, accountability and responsibility is a risky prospect in any group, but there is something especially heartening here.
These Right Sharing of World Resources (RSWR)
These Right Sharing of World Resources (RSWR) beneficiaries are from the self-help group Annai Mary Foundation from Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, South India. They are 50 women from 10 villages engaged in organic farming practices. Their RSWR grant provided start-up capital as well as trainings in organizing and running a self-help group, book keeping, and skills training. 50 families are being impacted by a simple donation of $5,500.
Women’s Empowerment Trust (WET) is the name of a self-help group in Tamil
Women’s Empowerment Trust (WET) is the name of a self-help group in Tamilnadu, south India who are beneficiaries of Right Sharing of World Resources. WET is composed of 16 single women—women who have lost their spouses, been deserted, or simply have never married. They are involved in horticulture and cattle raising. They each purchased one 9 month old calf (to be inseminated at 1 year) and received support and instruction in the growing of organic crops such as bananas, gourds, okra and eggplant. They report that heavy rains have had negative impact on the most recent harvest. They ask for continued moral support. Thank you for supporting RSWR and please hold these women in the Light.
