Imagine walking 5 kilometers round trip, waiting in long lines, every day just for water. This is how Muthu Lakshmi and Kalaivani from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu used to spend their mornings. Svatantra Microfin provided affordable loans so customers like Muthu Lakshmi and Kalaivani could install piped water connections right in their homes. This small yet powerful change completely transformed their lives. We were proud to collaborate with Sa-Dhan and Water.org to bring about this positive transformation. With water now easily accessible, Muthu Lakshmi and Kalaivani have saved hours each day, spared themselves the physical strain of carrying heavy water containers, and enjoy improved hygiene and better health for their families. Watch the video to know more about how Svatantra Microfin, along with our partners, is making a difference!
Stories of Transformation by WCAD Program in Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu Through the Water Credit Adoption and Development (#WCAD) program, implemented by Sa-Dhan in partnership with Water.org and Svatantra Microfin, lives have been transformed in the Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu. Among the many beneficiaries are Muthu Lakshmi and Kalaivani, two women residing in the same locality, who now enjoy a significant improvement in their quality of life thanks to the program. Before the intervention, both Muthu Lakshmi and Kalaivani faced daily challenges in accessing water for their households. They had to walk 5 kilometers to fetch water, often standing in long queues at the community well alongside other residents. The process was not only time-consuming but also physically demanding, adding to their workload and limiting time for other productive activities. However, with the assistance of Svatantra Microfin Pvt. Ltd. both women availed easy #loans to install piped water connections in their homes. This development marked a turning point in their lives. The new #household water connections provided numerous benefits, including significant time savings, reduced physical strain, and enhanced access to water. These improvements collectively contributed to better health and a more hygienic lifestyle for both of them. Muthu Lakshmi and Kalaivani’s stories are a testament to how programs like WCAD, in collaboration with organizations such as Water.org and Svatantra Microfin, can empower communities by addressing critical needs like water access. These interventions not only meet immediate necessities but also pave the way for a brighter, healthier future. https://lnkd.in/g5N44iyX Jiji Mammen Chandan Thakur Sunitha Nara Prakhar Tiwari Karthick Ramadas Manoj Gulati Sa-Dhan Association Vineet Chattree #SRO #microfinance #MFI #financialinclusion Anupam Mishra Sangita Das
