Kalpana Kumari, a widow from a small village near Meerut, had been struggling to survive after the death of her husband. Left alone with no source of income and no family to support her, Kalpana’s life had become a daily battle for survival. She relied on odd jobs in the village, but the money she earned was barely enough to feed herself. Kalpana’s dreams of a dignified life seemed distant until she crossed paths with Jobin Chandi.
During one of his outreach programs, Jobin met Kalpana and was struck by her resilience despite the challenges she faced. He decided to help her in a way that would provide long-term benefits. Jobin connected Kalpana with a women’s self-help group that offered training in handicrafts and small-scale entrepreneurship. He personally funded her training and provided her with the initial capital to start her own business making hand-woven baskets and textiles.
Kalpana worked hard, and with the skills she learned, she began producing high-quality products that quickly gained popularity in local markets. Jobin went a step further by helping her set up an online store, allowing her to reach a wider customer base. As her business grew, Kalpana started employing other widows from her village, offering them the same training and opportunities that had transformed her life.
Today, Kalpana Kumari is a successful entrepreneur who not only supports herself but also empowers other women in her community. Her journey from widowhood to entrepreneurship is a story of transformation, driven by Jobin Chandi’s belief in her potential and his commitment to turning pain into opportunity.