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Shanti Devi Harijan, a 50-year-old resident of Chilara Tole in Gaurijung Jhapa, has faced significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted her bamboo product business. With a family of six, Shanti relied on her skills in crafting bamboo items to support her household.

After pendemic, she received a grant of NPR 11,000 from SNJD/LWF under Conditional Cash Grant for Micro-Enterprise, which she used to revive her business. “I utilized the funds to purchase raw bamboo for making baskets,” Shanti shares. Her family assists in the crafting process, allowing them to work together to create beautiful bamboo products.

Shanti sells her bamboo baskets twice a week at the local market. She purchases one piece of bamboo for NPR 200, which she transforms into three baskets.

Selling each basket for NPR 200 gives her a remarkable gross profit of 200%. “If you have a skill and a market, bamboo basket making can be more profitable than other businesses,” she emphasizes.

In addition to reviving her business, Shanti has started saving NPR 100 monthly in the Shivshakti Agricultural Female Group to prepare for her children’s future, particularly for their marriages.

“I am incredibly grateful to SNJD and LWF for their support. Their assistance has made a significant difference in my life and the lives of my family members,” Shanti expresses.

Shanti’s story is a testament to resilience, resourcefulness, and the power of community support in overcoming adversity and achieving financial stability.

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