From The Field
With an unsupportive husband and deep in poverty, Laxmi needed a break-through. When she came to us, we encouraged her to be a part of our local self-help group (SHG) in Borivali but she did not have the initial amount needed to join the group. A determined heart will always accomplish what is necessary, and …
Poonam, from Borivali, was eager to work and support her family. Her father was the sole breadwinner and she wanted to make life easier for him. While looking for a solution, Poonam’s friend introduced her to us and now she is making the best of her life. Poonam’s experience in her own words: Oasis staff … “It takes all the running you can do to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that!” – Lewis Carroll. “I thought I would get married, have children and live a happy life. But life changed”, says Saraswathi. At 17, Sahil joined Blue Edge, a 6-month employment readiness programme. A traumatic childhood had forced him to grow up too quickly. A Testament To Freedom – Laxmi’s story
A Testament To Freedom
Rahul found his silver lining
Life Gets Better
Sahil’s Story