Introduction to the Project

Sudha is a new member of her group. Initially, her mother in law was involved in the group when PNL activities began in the village. She encouraged Sudha to join as well. Sudha observed many positive changes at home after her mother in-law joined the group. She knows about conflicts among family members reduced and relationships improved in her family. Inspired by these changes, She became interested in joining the group herself.

Involvement in the Project

Sudha joined the Danfe Self Help Group (SHG) after the distribution of group savings. She began saving NPR 200 per month. Through the project, she received training on financial linkage and good governance. She used to active participate in the monthly meeting where we talk and discuss in current issues. Later, she took a loan to invest in goat keeping and vegetable farming. Her father in law sells the vegetables in the local market. Their income is used to pay her children’s fees, purchase vegetable seeds, and continue saving within the group.

Outcomes/Changes

Sudha has become more confident than before and now communicates openly with people in her village. She has transformed from being very shy to becoming confident and fearless. She practices and promotes good hygiene, teaching her children to wash their hands after using the toilet and before meals. She also maintains hand washing after back to home from fieldwork.She uses buffalo manure to make compost and has gained knowledge of waste management. Now, her husband supports her work. Sudha is able to manage her children’s health, sanitation, and the home environment effectively. She has built strong relationships within her family and with neighbors. She became happy and her credits goes to the group and PNL for the positive changes in her life.