Human Development Foundation

Relaxed And Happy

Husn Baha, the secretary of DO Ragh Nari III, has an optimistic outlook on her own future and that of her family. A few years ago, however, her situation was very different.

Twenty five years ago, she married a very poor man named Syed Ahmad Shah. His laborer’s income was not nearly enough to support their growing family and their life together was very difficult. Five years ago, even more hardship struck Husn Baha: her husband died of electric shock, leaving her with four daughters, two sons, and no means of livelihood.

Lonely and distressed, Husn Baha bought a second hand sewing machine and began to sell clothes to her neighbors in the village. However, the barely functioning machine drained her time and energy. Her life took a turn for the better when HDF arrived in Ragh Nari in February of 2001.

The women of Ragh Nari formed a Development Organization, soon raising a treasury of Rs. 2,000. Husn Baha requested and received a six-month loan of Rs. 1,000 to purchase a new sewing machine. With this new machine, she generates an income of Rs. 70-80 per day. Whereas before she was tired and drained, she is now happy and relaxed. Her income enables her to fulfill her children’s needs. Most importantly, it allows her to dream about a bright future and to progress towards that future.

Date/Time Last Modified: 1/22/2003 2:45:54 PM

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