Category: Success Storys

Fatima Begum, a member of Asha Kolping Group in Pragnapur, faced financial challenges as her husband, a daily wage laborer, earned Rs. 15,000 per month. Seeking support, she received Rs. 10,000 under Kolping India's Individual Income Generation Program (IIGP) to start a roadside vegetable shop. Her strategic location and dedication now yield Rs. 500 daily, significantly improving her family's financial stability. This initiative has empowered Fatima with confidence and self-reliance. Grateful for Kolping India's support, she serves as an inspiration to other women striving for economic independence and a better future.

Irfana Sadiya (27) and Nusrath (32), housewives from Pragnapur and members of the Asha Kolping Group, struggled with financial hardships. With Kolping India’s support under the Individual Income Generation Program (IIGP), they received Rs. 10,000/- each to start a home-based bakery business. Their husbands assisted in supplying baked goods to local markets. Earning Rs. 20,000/- monthly, they now manage household expenses and children's education with ease. Their journey exemplifies the power of women’s economic empowerment and Kolping India’s impact in fostering self-sufficiency, inspiring others in their community to pursue financial independence through entrepreneurship.