19 years old BA second-year student Manvi’s father left her family 2 years back and they have been battling financial issues ever since. She tutors kids and her mother (who was also enrolled in the course) does some stitching to meet expenses. Three of her family members also joined the course to get technical expertise in stitching so that they can work together towards financial independence.

Being a 42 years old widow with two kids, Manjeet Kaur’s main motive behind enrolling in the course was to get the official certificate that would help her in getting tailoring jobs. She had already been stitching for herself and her customers but she joined the course for more technical and artistic expertise.

20 years old BA final year student Anjali was keen on gaining specific skills along with her education. She aspires to pursue a more intense tailoring course at the Industrial Training Institute after her time at Snehanchal. She credits the NGO for the opportunity to cultivate friendships with women of all ages who have given her emotional support during the hardships of the pandemic. She has also gained the confidence to speak up in public after her time at Snehanchal.

Best friends Kirti (18 years) and Naseema (22 years) have both only studied till 8th grade. Having dropped out of school after the death of her mother, Naseema (left) decided to pursue vocational training which would help her secure a job for herself. She has found immense support from the women at the NGO and she has gained the confidence and the hope of an independent future.

31 years old Prera is an M.Comm. graduate whose career took a backseat after marriage and the birth of her son who is now 6 years old. She has been in various retail jobs ever since and has artistic interests such as fabric painting, crocheting dolls and stitching. After the course at Snehanchal, she plans on stitching for her family or even opening her own boutique. She is grateful to have made friends as an adult and plans on teaching these skills to others.