Introduction to the Project

When PNL activities began in her village, she did not like to attend in the meeting. PNL staff requested to her to participate in the group meeting. Anita attended the meetings, joined the group, and studied informal education.

Involvement in the Project

Anita became a member of Durga Self Help Group (SHG) and started saving NPR 50 per month. She received training on group dynamics, informal education, cleanliness and hygiene, sewing, and garland making which women is wearing on their neck. Her savings have now increased to NPR 300 per month. She has also taken loans upgrade goat keeping and vegetable farming. She received basic tailoring training from PNL. She is active a participant in the group.

Outcomes/Changes

Anita has gained confidence and is now able to speak publicly. She has learned to write her name and teaches her family about hand washing, cleanliness, and hygiene. She is happy to skill transfer to others. She got the opportunity to participate in many trainings organized by PNL and Mayadevi Rural Municipality. Anita is now able to go out alone, earns income by sewing clothes and making and selling necklaces and bracelets, and no longer quarrels with her neighbors. She also teaches her children and neighbors about cleanliness.Anita feels that being part of the SHG and the support from PNL have brought significant positive changes to her life.