Care for the Marginalised - TCDS
 
  

Ameena* is a 28 year old woman. Her husband married another and left her with 2 children. The first boy is studying in 5th standard and her daughter is studying in 3rd standard. She is living in Salingramam in a rented house. Her friends introduced her to the sex profession. 

During the awareness programme conducted by TCDS, she learnt about HIV/ADS. She also attended a counselling sessions which had a considerable impact on her.

She left her profession and learnt how to make basket from plastic wire during the skill training session. She then availed a loan and started making baskets. Now she is selling the baskets and is earning Rs 1200/- per month.  

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