Success Stories

At 38 years old, Dhanalakshmi stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment in Thuraipakkam. A devoted mother of two—one daughter and one son—she has not only managed her household responsibilities but has also emerged as a leader in her community. As a proud member of the Women Self-Help Group in Thuraipakkam, she has demonstrated […]

My name is Viji (name changed), and I am a person with a disability. I am married to a visually impaired person, and together, we have two daughters. Our journey has been filled with hardships, particularly financial instability, making it extremely difficult for us to provide for our family and afford our children’s education. Before

I am Arokiyamary from Ilaiyankanni, a small village in the Tiruvannamalai district. I was born into a humble family, and due to financial struggles, my parents got me married,soon after I finished schooling. Like many women in my situation, I thought my life would revolve only around household responsibilities. But deep inside, I had a

My name is Anandhi, and I am 52 years old. Today, I want to share my journey of how I found hope through ARUWYE and the Sindhu Roja Women’s Self-Help Group. This is not just my story but the story of many women like me who, with the right support, can break free from poverty

I am Meera, a widow and a mother to my beloved daughter, and my greatest dream is to give her a secure and better future. Life has been challenging, but I never allowed my circumstances to discourage me. Through ARUWYE, I joined a tailoring training programme and gained valuable skills and confidence. I also became

My name is Saraswathi, and I am 32 years old and a mother of two children. My family faced many financial difficulties, and my husband’s income was irregular. I always wanted to work, but I worried about who would take care of my children. Through a women’s group, I came to know about ARUWYE’s free

Last year, I attended the ARUWYE course in November 2025, and I also got certified. At first, before joining this course, I had no idea what to expect. Literally, I thought I was wasting my time here. But later, my perspective started to change, especially my way of communication. The thing is, there is no

My name is Dharshini, and I am studying in Class 6. My father is a daily-wage labourer, and my mother is a homemaker. Due to my family’s financial situation, I cannot afford to attend paid tuition classes. Since my parents are not educated, I also do not have anyone at home to clarify my doubts