I am Raziya, a mother of two. Last year, I had cancer and a mastectomy, and at the same time, my husband couldn’t work after an accident. Life felt really hard. I used to make and sell homemade pathiris from home, but I couldn’t continue. Thanks to the Yuvathi Initiative, I received a dough kneader and a flat stone. Now, I’m back to making and selling pathiris, chapatis, and other dishes. This support has given me hope, confidence, and a way to provide for my family again.

When my son was diagnosed with Classical Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, I had to leave my job to care for him, and managing daily expenses became very hard. I knew DTP work and LIC services, but didn’t have the tools to start on my own. Thanks to the Yuvathi Initiative, I received a laptop and a Canon printer. Now, I run a small online service center from home while taking care of my son. This support has given me confidence and a way to provide for my family again

After my breast cancer diagnosis, I had to leave the tailoring shop where I had worked for many years. I wanted to continue my work, but I didn’t have the means to restart on my own. With the Yuvathi Initiative’s support, I received a sewing machine and could set up my own tailoring shop in North Paravur. Today, I’m back to creating garments and serving my neighbors, feeling hopeful, independent, and able to support my family once again.

I am Latha from Cherai. A few years ago, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and soon after, I lost my husband. I had to support my two daughters on my own, and life felt overwhelming. I always dreamed of running a small tea and snacks shop, but I didn’t have the resources to start. Thanks to the Yuvathi Initiative, I was able to set up my shop near home. Today, it’s more than just a source of income, it’s a symbol of hope, and a fresh start for me and my daughters.

I am Naseera Beevi. I used to run a small poultry farm, raising hens and selling eggs, but when my son Abu Tahir needed treatment, I had to pause everything to care for him. My farm couldn’t continue, and it was a difficult time for our family. Through the Yuvathi Initiative, my shed was renovated, and I could restart poultry farming. Now, I’m raising hens again and earning an income for my family. This support has given me hope, confidence, and a way to move forward.

I am Gloria Kingsley. After losing my husband in 2025, I had to care for my four children on my own. I tried small tailoring work, but it wasn’t enough to support the family. Through the Yuvathi Initiative, I received materials to start a maxy stitching business from home. Now, I’m able to earn, support my children’s education, and move forward with hope.