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Amutha’s SHG
Story
 Prior
to becoming a member of a Self Help
Group (SHG), Amutha’s daily
life involved reading books, watching
TV, washing, cleaning and cooking.
She did not leave the four walls of
her house and was unhappy as a housewife
and knew no other life. At this time,
Amutha had no friends, felt lonely
and not respected within her community.
One day at the market, Amutha met
a SHG group leader who discussed the
details of her organization and invited
her to a meeting. Amutha attended
reluctantly, explaining that her husband
was not supportive of her decision
to join the SHG. Now, after one and
a half year’s membership, Amutha
and her husband have accepted and
practiced the teachings of the SHG
and work together in problem resolution
and decision making. Amutha has developed
skills in saving, banking and business.
Her SHG sells goods to local hospitals,
shops, students and families, yielding
a profit for Amutha and the other
members. These profits are shared
communally among the SHG and aid the
group’s growth and progress.
Currently, Amutha has been elected
to the position of federation leader,
a significant role within her SHG.
Amutha now feels proud to be a woman
while gainging friendships, respect
and independence within her community.
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