Narsamma says we used to eat only one meal a day….

Now we are able to get two meals.

The landlords on whose farms we go as wage labor feel threatened by our confidence.

But we will continue our independent activities… it gives us dignity.’

Women can manage money and investing in the micro enterprise of marginalized women will have a postive impact on the immediate family, the community and result in a more balanced and just society. Jyothi from Chilakaluripeta, Andhra Pradesh who runs a small 'idli - dosa' center for three hours in the morning has started sending her girls to school.

Twenty women have completed the zardosi embroidery training course in the slums of Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh and are getting orders for sari and dress material embroidery and ably executing them.