Introduction to the Project

At first, Munni heard about the project through a Female Community Health Volunteer when PNL activities began in her village. She attended three to four initial meetings and gradually became member of the group.

However, her participation was not easy. When she returned home after attending meetings, her husband used to argue with her and sometimes beat her. Even so, Munni stayed strong and kept going to the meetings.

Involvement in the Project 

Munni joined the Danfe Self Help Group (SHG) at the beginning and started saving NPR 20 per month. After one year, the group increased the savings amount to NPR 50, and later to NPR

100.Through the project, she received training on personal hygiene, environmental sanitation, and conflict management. Before 9 months the group decided to increased monthly savings NPR 100 to NPR 200. She also took a loan from the SHG to invest in agriculture and vegetable farming and they sells vegetable in the local market. From the profits of vegetable sales, Munni contributes to her children’s school fees, purchases seeds, continues her savings, and supports household expenses.