VSSM becomes the strong support for Jiviben in her old age struggles of life

VSSM Supports Hexagenerian Nomad Woman by giving Interest Free Loans

Jiviben showing the cutlery

Jiviben belongs to Totana village of Kankrej Taluka in Banaskantha District. Jiviben’s age is about 60 years. She stays in a small hut with her son. She and her son used to sell cutlery and running their small business. Her son used to go place to place on a bicycle selling cutlery material like rubber bands, hair clips and balloons. Son’s earning alone. They were living on the basis of the income they earned daily.They were purchasing grocery and business material everyday. This practice was more difficult as they could buy and save nothing. More money went in to material purchasing and that was costlier to manage on a daily basis. They could not earn enough comparing with the hard work they used to do. They thought to store ration of at least one month and to purchase material on a wholesale rate; so that, they can save little profit which they used to lose in daily purchases.

They were struggling hard to meet their daily basic needs. Meanwhile, flood washed everything they had. Their house was affected and their life became tougher.

Jiviben talking about her Business to Mittal Patel

VSSM helped Jiviben and her son by providing an interest free loan of Rs. 10,000 for their livelihood. The mother and son felt very happy to see a good amount on hand. They purchased ration for their daily needs which saved their money which used to be spent on daily purchasing of the ration and business material. They purchased more material for business and divided it in to two parts. Her son took more material to sell on bicycle. Jiviben also helped by selling the material while carrying the basket on her head, moving around in nearby areas on her feet. Jiviben's feet hurt due to this constant struggle for survival. They both are trying hard to earn but still they have to build a stronger house replacing the hut. They have repaid Rs. 3000 out of the loan of Rs. 10,000. 

We are grateful that we got donors like you who are giving us consistent support to help people like Jiviben!

Loan ID: 1561