Young Sita Supports Her Family

Sita Kumari Mandal from Nocha VDC of Morang was born with physical impairment in an economically poor family, Her Father carried her everyday to school and she passed SLC but when her father himself faced physical impairment due to diabetes, the whole family suffered. 21 years old sita was determined to support her family. She undertook basic sewing and tailoring training from the support of a Disable People’s Organization, but due to lack of financial recourses, she was unable to open her won shop.

Then Sita came in contact with Community Based Rehabilitation Center Biratnagar through the CDW. Sita was supported to receive a tri-cycle from rehab center and also was encouraged to start her own shop near her home and become self-employed. During the PSS process Sita received mitigation support to buy a sewing machine. After receiving the support Sita open her own shop and uses the earnings to support here family with their everyday needs
Currently she earns at least Rs. 300 per day. Sita even participated in the Kids Fieasta Program where she was the main speaker to inaugrate the event. She organized her own stall in the program with the support from CBRB where she received a good exposure with the people and market.