SHG played a vital role in awakening the latent enthusiasm among women

July 8, 2011 - PRLog -- Omana hails from Kottayam and is a member of a World Vision Self Help Group (SHG). The SHG played a vital role in awakening the latent enthusiasm among women. It is a ray of hope for many women as they get the needed moral support and also find a way for income generation programs. Through various capacity building programs, women are taught to be bold and face all challenges wisely. They are given skill training and self-employment opportunities, thus contributing towards enhancing their income. The women in this SHG have gone a step ahead and have even ventured into the field of driving.
Omana’s husband met with an accident a year ago, making it difficult for him to continue his job. At this situation, Omana shouldered the responsibility. She began working as a daily-wage labourer. However, feeding 4 mouths (2 children, husband and mother-in-law) with her little income was not an easy feat for Omana.  At this juncture, thanks to the counseling sessions conducted by SHG, Omana got an interest in auto driving. SHG paid 50% fees towards her auto driving course. She successfully finished the course and obtained the license. Later, SHG also helped her purchase an auto.
Omana now earns income through driving auto. She feels very happy about her new work. Women and girls call her over phone whenever they want to travel as they feel very safe with her. “Thanks to the timely intervention by World Vision, my life has changed. I now feel confident and am able to overcome all challenges in life,” says Omana with joy.