January 2026
Before joining the WAWCAS program, my life was only about survival. My husband worked as a daily laborer, and I did seasonal farm work, yet we struggled to provide food, school supplies, and basic household needs. We had no savings, no plan, and I felt powerless. I doubted my own abilities and never imagined I could lead change.
Joining WAWCAS transformed not just my economic situation but my entire outlook on life. Through regular training, group meetings, the residential workshop, and the husband-wife workshop, I learned to speak up, reflect, and plan. For the first time, my husband and I discussed goals together, and our home shifted from silent tension to shared responsibility.
Using Pocket Chart Analysis (PCA), Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) analysis, and economic ranking, I gained clarity about our financial reality, recognized my strengths and weaknesses, and learned how to turn challenges into opportunities. I discovered my own courage, resilience, and potential for leadership.
With support from WAWCAS, I started a pig farming business. What began with fear and uncertainty has grown into a reliable source of income. Today, I maintain records, reinvest in the business, and save from my own earnings. These savings are not just money—they represent dignity, security, and hope for my family.
The change is visible at home. My husband now respects my ideas and supports my work. My children see me as a confident, hardworking mother and role model. I have moved from surviving to making decisions, planning for the future, and building a better life.
I now carry a clear three-year plan: expand pig farming seasonally with additional goat farming to strengthen our savings and assets, and support other women to start their own journeys toward self-reliance.
WAWCAS gave me more than business skills. It reshaped my thinking, built my confidence, and gave me direction. I am not just surviving but also building a future.
My message to all women:
Your circumstances do not define you. With learning, courage, and support, you can transform your life. When a woman changes the way she sees herself, she changes the future of her family and community.
Salita Devi Majhi
Dear Readers,
I am honored to share the 16-month journey of Salita Devi—from a woman struggling to meet her family’s basic needs to an empowered woman with savings, confidence, and a hopeful future. Today, she is able to support her household and ensure her children are attending school.
I sincerely thank Salita for trusting me and sharing her struggles. Through continuous guidance, Issue Based Training (IBT), practical tools, and workshops, her transformation became possible. Witnessing her growth fills me with pride and reaffirms the purpose of the work we do.
I hope Salita’s journey inspires you.
Thanking you all.
With my personal regards,
Deepak Shah