EARN A LIVING INCOME

My name is Perinpanayaki. We are a family of six with four sons. Three of my sons go to school, and one is a baby. My husband is an alcoholic, and his income doesn’t support us. I work hard to meet our daily needs, but it’s tough. Because of my husband's drug addiction, it is hard to cover my children's basic needs and education expenses

My name is Nirmala. We are a family of three. I am ill, and my husband’s wage barely covers my hospital bills and basic needs. His alcoholism makes things worse. We live in poverty and struggle to survive. I want to give my children a better future but it is hard.

My name is Kamaladevi. We are a family of five living in an unfinished house with no water facility. I have three daughters, and my husband does daily-wage work. We rely solely on his earnings to meet our daily food needs. Our school-going children share one bicycle, which makes it very difficult to travel with three of them. For water, we depend on our neighbour’s supply.

My name is Renuka. I have three young children, including a set of twins. My husband isn’t skilled so he works as a labourer when there is work. We haven’t been able to build our house, secure a toilet and we have no well for water. Days are hard – but we are trying to press on.

My name is Anistala. In the final days of the war my husband lost his leg but he still tries to work whenever he can because we need a way to feed our children. We don’t have bicycles so everything takes long to do, and without a well and toilet it is hard to find a way forward.

My name is Vinothiny. I have two daughters and we live in a temporary house with no water facilities or access to a toilet. My husband goes for daily labour when he gets work and we try to manage our food with that, but we need a pathway forward to really bring up our children.

My name is Makeswary. I am a single mother to my 10-year-old son, who is in school. We live without basic facilities like a well, toilet, or electricity, and our home has broken windows and doors. I have a speech impairment and am seen as disabled, which makes our situation even more challenging when trying to get work.

My name is Anthonippillai. I have a three-year-old daughter who needs ongoing medical treatment. My husband earns a daily wage, but any injury can leave him unable to work for weeks, making it hard for us to afford food. We rely on a neighbour's well for water, and every day is a struggle. I really need help to support my family during this challenging time.

JeJarany cares for her sick sister, taking her to the health clinic and saving whatever she can from her small government payments to support her. She finds it hard to get consistent labor work and knows that without her support, her sister, who is also a widow, would not be able to survive. With a home-based business, everything could change for these two women, providing them with stability and a better future.

Parimaladevi relies on her husband's income, but he can only find seasonal labor, so work is inconsistent. With three children currently studying, she struggles to meet their educational needs. However, with support to start a strong business, everything could change for their family, providing stability and a brighter future for her children.

Sasikala has two children who are currently studying. Her husband works seasonal labor, but he spends his earnings on alcohol before returning home, leaving her with no money to feed and educate their children. This dependency traps her in a difficult situation with no way to move forward. With a home-based business, Sasikala could earn enough to provide for her children’s needs and secure their future.

My name is Kuyintha. I am a 22-year-old woman living in a temporary house with my one-year-old child. After losing my husband, I now live below the poverty line, with no access to essential facilities like water, electricity, or a toilet. Life is difficult. I leave my child with my mother and go to work in the garment industry. Although we have land, I lack the water facilities to cultivate it, making our situation even harder.

My name is Yuvathika. We are a small family of three living below the poverty line in a tin hut. My husband works for our daily needs, but his struggle with alcoholism makes life difficult. We have no water, toilet, or electricity. We’re trying to grow a small home garden to feed ourselves but our situation is challenging.

My name is Jesintha. My husband is unwell and unable to work, requiring monthly clinic visits. Now, I am also sick and seeking treatment. Our only income comes from my 24 year old daughter, who works in a garment factory, but it’s not enough to cover our daily expenses. We urgently need assistance to support our family during this difficult time.