Sunita Devi, 34, used to work as a daily wage laborer earning ₹150-200 per day, with no job security. Today, she runs a successful tailoring unit from her home, earning ₹15,000+ monthly.
Her transformation began when she joined a Shakti Self-Help Group in her village in 2020. Through the SHG, she learned financial management, accessed a micro-loan of ₹25,000, and received tailoring training.
“The SHG gave me confidence,” Sunita says. “I learned to save, I learned to speak up in meetings, and I learned a skill that feeds my family.”
Today, Sunita employs two other women from her village and supplies school uniforms to three local schools. She has repaid her loan and recently took a second loan to buy an embroidery machine.
Sunita’s story represents the power of women’s collectives and targeted skill development. We are proud to have over 300 similar success stories across our SHG network.
