Day 11 Monday19th February 2024

We spent another day around the Neyyar Dam. It is an idyllic spot, very beautiful, but also one that harbours much poverty.

One such person who we helped recently is Prida, who was in agony with fibroids in her uterus. The cost of an operation was way beyond anything that she could afford so we paid about half the cost; she was able to borrow the rest from a relative, the operation was successful, and she is back to living life to the full.

There were many other people in need.   Sujada had a stroke 8 years ago leaving her partially paralyzed, for which she needs medicines costing £20 a month, and regular check-ups in the hospital which means paying for a car. I was able to give some immediate help, but we would like to make this regular support.

Sujada

We currently run a very successful tailoring training programme where up to 20 women at a time learn tailoring skills. We have been asked to establish another one a few miles away. This would cost about £800 to set up and £1400 a year to run. Currently we do not have the money for this – can anyone help?

We finished the day at a self-help group / credit union.  We provide admin support for 212 of these, rather overloading the two “animators”.  We have agreed to employ a third, which will enable us to start some more groups. Each costs about £50 to start and allows up to 100 people to benefit directly or indirectly.

Credit Union