Meet Chandra, a 19-year-old student at the Sewing Centre by Project Help India. Life took an unexpected turn for her when her house was washed away by floods, forcing her to adapt to a new reality. Married to Jeetu Singh, Chandra found herself in a simple rented house in the Kotdwara slums, facing significant financial challenges. She was frightened and lonely.
In October 2023, Chandra joined the Project Help Sewing Centre, seeking solace, new skills and a chance at a better life. Despite her struggles with Hindi and the local dialect, languages unfamiliar to her Nepali roots, she immersed herself in learning the basics of stitching. Initially she was shy and very reserved due to the language barrier, but she soon found herself breaking out of her shell, thanks to the supportive community at the centre.
Chandra expresses her gratitude to Project Help India, especially to Director Mr. Amit Samuel and General Secretary Mrs. Daisy Samuel. She acknowledges the transformative impact of the sewing lessons on her life. Before, she had never ventured outside her home, lacked friends, and struggled to communicate. Learning tailoring not only equipped her with valuable skills for setting up a small business but also gave her the confidence to interact with those around her.
Now, Chandra not only has a newfound skill in sewing but also a circle of supportive friends and colleagues. Her journey from isolation to community engagement reflects the positive impact of Project Help India in changing lives.
Chandra's story is one of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of education and community support.
Every six months we have a new intake of about eight women at our Kotdwara City Sewing Centre. Our students attend free of charge. One of our goals for 2024 is to open a new centre in one of the jungle villages.
Project Help India is incredibly grateful to the supporters of our Sewing Centre. Your generosity is bringing hope to the future, changing many lives and having a great impact in the community.
