In the small, humble village of Daurakhanda, Bargarh, Tapaswani Suna’s world was turned upside down when her husband passed away during the pandemic. At 45, she suddenly found herself as the sole provider for her two young children—a daughter and a son. The weight of their future felt unbearable. Every day was a challenge. She worked tirelessly in the fields, but it never seemed to be enough. The hunger in her children’s eyes haunted her, and the thought of their future slipping away was a constant worry.
There were days when Tapaswani could barely look at her children because she felt helpless. “I would wake up each day, not knowing how to feed them, let alone give them a better future,” she remembers with a heavy heart.
Then came a glimmer of hope—a lifeline she never saw coming. ABWCI stepped in, just when Tapaswani needed it most. They saw not just her struggle but her potential. ABWCI didn’t just provide the immediate help of groceries and financial assistance, but they gave her something much more valuable: the opportunity to start over.
“They didn’t just give me a handout,” Tapaswani says, her eyes brightening. “ABWCI gave me a chance. They helped me open a general store, and they walked me through everything, step by step. It wasn’t just about business—it was about giving me the confidence to believe in myself.”
With the resources and guidance from ABWCI, Tapaswani opened her small store. She had no experience running a business, but the support she received transformed her doubts into hope. Her store became more than just a source of income—it became her lifeline.
“I can’t even begin to explain how it feels to be able to provide for my children, to see them happy and secure,” Tapaswani says, tears of gratitude filling her eyes. “I’ve gone from struggling every day to thriving. And it’s all thanks to the support from ABWCI.”
Today, Tapaswani earns ₹10,000 a month from her store, enough to support her family and provide them with a better future. But her journey hasn’t just been about financial stability—it’s about rediscovering herself. Tapaswani now walks with her head held high, proud of the woman she’s become.
“I’ve learned that I’m capable of more than I ever thought possible,” she says, a smile spreading across her face. “I’m not just surviving anymore—I’m building a future.”
Tapaswani’s story is more than a success—it’s a story of transformation, of hope, of resilience. She has become a symbol of strength, not only for her children but for other women in her village. Her journey shows that when you invest in a woman’s future, you create an entire community of change.
This is the power of empowerment. With the right support, one woman’s life can be transformed, creating a ripple effect that spreads far and wide.
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