Kavitha’s Path to Stability
In southern India, Kavitha transforms her family’s future through persistence and partnership
Kavitha, 42, has been married for 17 years and is a mother of two school-going children. Her marriage, a love match, was not accepted by her husband’s family, and tensions remain. Her husband worked irregularly as a wage laborer in the vegetable market, and their financial situation was often unstable.
Concerned about her children’s future, Kavitha took matters into her own hands. She began working six days a week at a local candy manufacturing company, earning Rs.1,080 per week ($12.56 USD). With this, she managed basic groceries and meals, but it wasn’t enough to meet all the family’s needs.
Her situation changed when she met Mrs. Jeyakumari of the Jeyam Society, who introduced her to the RSWR revolving loan model. After training and joining a women’s group, she received a Rs.10,000 ($116 USD) loan. Kavitha bought spices in Madurai, packed them at home, and sold them in nearby villages. Gradually, she earned Rs.2,800–4,200 ($31.01 – $46.52 USD) per week.
With time and effort, she expanded her business, rented a shop, and hired another woman to help. She saved enough to start a juice and grocery store. Now, she earns around Rs.10,500 ($116.30 USD) per week and continues to attend training sessions through the Jeyam Society, a RSWR partner. Kavitha’s story is one of resilience and determination. Through hard work and support, she created a stable life for her children and regained control of her future.