The Covid pandemic highlighted how dependent we all are on our jobs. During that time, those who were able to succeed were those who had an independent income.
As a result of this insight,- we began to offer many needy women one cow each, – and others were offered goats. By milking the cows and raising the goats for milk and sale,- the women are able to developed a regular income,- and could meet in this way their basic daily needs…
A beautiful aspect of this program is that when the cow or goat has a second calf or kid, -once they are big enough to be separated from the mother, the women are required to give them back to the program,- so that other needy widows can benefit. Through this life-circle the program will become self-sustainable in future.
My story is quite common for girls born and raised in rural India… When I was 12 years old, my parents married me to a man who was 23 years old. I had no choice but to abide by their wishes… Soon after I got pregnant and had three children in a row. When my husband died, I was only 22 years old… Since I was married at such a young age, I could not receive a proper school education. The only job I could find was working in the fields.
This brought me 200rs per day (2,50€), which was clearly insufficient to support my children. Receiving a cow from MANGALAM WELFARE has changed everything! Indeed, by milking the cow twice a day and selling the milk, I have been able to earn an additional 400rs per day (5€), which brings me much more respect in the entire family. On top of that, MANGALAM WELFARE is helping my children by paying their school fees. I am so proud of each of them, they love to study and have a lot of ambition…
If you wish to donate to this particular project, please mention the keyword « Cow/Goat Project » when making your bank transfer.
