Success Stories

Success Story Pantam Balamani

Pantam Balamani, a 60-year-old woman from Gajwel village and a member of the Sri Laxmi Kolping Group, faced severe financial difficulties while caring for her paralyzed husband. With no children and mounting medical expenses, she struggled to sustain her household. In 2019, Kolping India provided Rs. 10,000/- under its Individual Income Generation Program (IIGP), enabling her to start a home-based Kirana shop. Now earning Rs. 200/- daily, she manages expenses independently. Grateful to Kolping India, Balamani’s journey showcases resilience and empowerment, proving the transformative impact of community support and livelihood initiatives for marginalized women.

Empowering Women through Economic Support

Ms. Elizebeth Isaac Mathew, a 52-year-old from Alwal, Secunderabad, and Kola Sunitha, a 45-year-old from Anandhbagh, faced financial struggles due to limited income sources. Elizebeth, an ex-Art & Craft teacher, and Sunitha, a homemaker making millet-based snacks, lacked platforms to market their products. With HASSS's intervention under the One Station One Product initiative, both secured stalls at Begumpet Railway Station. Elizebeth now earns Rs.150-250 daily, while Sunitha’s income has increased to Rs.400 per day. Grateful for the support, they aspire to expand their businesses and achieve long-term financial stability.