Chameli’s persistence and motivation are paying off
Just over a year ago, Chameli took a huge step by convincing her husband to allow her to join the AIC Basic Tailoring class at a nearby community center. Since that time, she completed the Basic Tailoring course, moved up to the Intermediate Tailoring course, and has now completed that as well! Although there was no Advanced Tailoring class in existence for them to move up to, Chameli and the other ladies in her group put in a request for a class to be created so that they could continue to learn and develop their sewing skills. Inspired by their passion and motivation, AIC created a new class, and Chameli is excited to have just enrolled in the AIC Advanced Tailoring class!
Chameli has already begun making clothes (salwar kameezes and children’s dresses) for family members, and feels that completing the Advanced Tailoring course will truly complete her foundation in tailoring so that she feels comfortable offering her skills to the outside community to earn additional income for her family.
Chameli’s husband, who was reluctant to let her join the class, grudgingly admits that Chameli and the whole family have benefited from the class, and that supplementary income would greatly benefit the family, as he earns only 2,000 rupees ($45) per month working as a roadside iron worker.
With four young children to support, his income is never enough. Chameli is gaining the confidence and experience she will need to open up her own small business through her daily participation in the Advanced Tailoring class.
Your generosity, SwipeGood, Dwayne and Terese, Dennis (x2), and Anil (x2), , made it possible for Chameli to enter the Advanced Tailoring class, where she will learn more challenging techniques and skills, and will be equipped to take orders for custom-made outfits, in preparation for one day being able to begin her own tailoring business.
Thank you, SwipeGood, Dwayne and Terese, Dennis, and Anil, for coming together to bolster Chameli’s motivation and persistence.