From Support to Self-Reliance

Ms. Aliya came to Blessings Centre wanting to do something meaningful and become independent. She was willing to learn but needed guidance, confidence and an opportunity.

She received learning support, encouragement and an opportunity to develop her teaching abilities and work with younger children, gaining practical experience along the way.

She moved from being a learner to someone guiding and teaching others. Growing confidence helped her realise that she could create an opportunity for herself.

She runs her own learning centre, teaches children and manages her work independently.

Mrs. Sara wanted financial independence and to contribute to her family. Financial challenges, however, made finding a sustainable livelihood difficult.

She explored her abilities with guidance, practical encouragement and support to identify a possible livelihood opportunity.

She moved from looking for an opportunity to creating a livelihood through her own enterprise.

She runs her own college canteen, manages the work and earns through her own enterprise.

After becoming a widow, Mrs. Salma faced financial responsibilities and the challenge of supporting her family. She had limited experience with modern financial and digital tools.

She received guidance in basic technology and digital financial tools, including UPI and everyday digital transactions. She was also guided in setting up a small grocery business.

She gained confidence in managing both her business and everyday financial transactions.

She runs a small grocery store and uses the income to support her family and the education of her three children.

After her husband's loss, Mrs. Hina found it difficult to manage many everyday responsibilities. Banking, ATM use and routine purchases were unfamiliar and challenging.

She received support in everyday life skills, banking, ATM usage and digital transactions. She was also introduced to stitching as a livelihood and provided with a sewing machine.

She became more confident in managing everyday responsibilities while developing a practical livelihood skill.

She uses her stitching skills for work and income.

Serina, an orphan girl, wanted to continue her education but faced an age barrier to conventional school admission.

She received remedial learning support and guidance towards an alternative educational pathway and completed Class 12 through NIOS.

Education helped strengthen her confidence and opened new possibilities for employment.

She works with a courier company and has taken her first steps towards an independent working life.

Sonam came to learn practical skills that could help her earn and create greater livelihood opportunities.

She received stitching and embroidery training, along with a sewing machine and essential equipment.

She developed practical skills and began creating handmade products.

She creates handmade products and earns through the skills she developed.

Mrs. Simran, a widow and mother of two girls, wanted to develop an income opportunity to support her children. She already had a natural talent for mehndi.

She received an opportunity to develop her mehndi skills through regular practice and advanced training.

Her natural talent developed into a practical livelihood skill.

She teaches mehndi at Blessings Centre and provides services during festive and special occasions.