*Rani Rawal, a 22-year-old resident of Haatsijha, Kanakasundari Rural Municipality in Jumla, lives with her family of four. Her household includes her 32-year-old husband and their two sons, aged 8 and 4. While her husband travels to India for seasonal work, Rani manages their small agricultural field and cares for their children.
Despite coming from a poor background, Rani had a strong desire to build a better future. With a keen interest in tailoring, she took the step of investing her own savings to attend a training program in Nepalgunj. However, upon completing the training, she faced a major hurdle—a lack of funds to start her tailoring business.
Determined not to give up, Rani reached out to the INF Nepal implemented project SRIJANA-II. Following discussions with community members and the project team, she was selected to receive in-kind support. This assistance, valued at NPR 50,000, provided the essential materials she needed to establish her tailoring shop from a sewing machine, fabric, scissors, measuring tapes, and other essential tailoring materials necessary to set up her shop.
Thanks to this timely support, Rani successfully opened her shop in Gothijeula. While the registration process for the shop is still underway, her business is already making a positive impact on her family’s income as she has been earning a humble income from the tailoring. She shared her heartfelt gratitude, saying, “I am very thankful for the support I received. It has helped me turn my skills into a livelihood.”
Rani’s story highlights the importance of small but meaningful support in transforming lives. With determination and the right assistance, she has taken a step toward financial independence and a better future for her family.
*Name changed for anonymity