Amidst the ordinary streets of Govindpur in Bangalore, a profoundly moving story of pain, strength, resilience and unwavering hope unflods. Meet Salma Banu, an epitome of determination and hope. She faced a heart wrenching loss of her husband 5 years ago and courageously raised her daughter as a single mother. She took on various jobs to make her living and with the support of an organization called lifeline she has now carved her path, running a small shop to make ends meet.
She recalls her countless visits to hospitals with her ailing husband, but the destiny had different plans and her efforts were in vain. Salma herself survived a tragic accident which made her loose her memory for months, after which she revcovered. Bravely fighting all these challenges, Salma Banu has emerged as a strong, independent woman defying all odds.
Her message women facimg similar challenges is one of empowerment. She encourages them to discover their strength, to earn their living rather than relying on charity.
Salma’s journey is a testament to extraordinary strength of a woman, a tale of resilience that reminds us that within every person lies the power to not only endure but rise above and conquer.
In a world where dreams are seasoned with determination, meet naziya and Sayyed Nawab, a couple whose story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the flavor of hope.
Their story begins in Govindpur.
It wasn’t an easy journey
It was the effort of 14 long years of resilience and hardwork in setting up a small business that has helped the family to make their ends meet with much more ease now.
Naziya speaks to Karnataka her experience and how she played the role to bring up her family and navigate through the challenges that came her way
From opening way into the spice bussiness during her husband’s ill health and now assisting him in the business. Naziya is certainly the women behind the growth of the whole family and reason for their upliftment.
Syed Nawab explained us about his business and it’s growth. Syed now has a stable bussiness and works for about 10-12 hours a day.
We got to see his auto with all of his spices stacked up. The satisfaction of leading his own life by himself was very much evident in his experience he shared. And at the end Syed remains grateful to his well-wishers and thanks the almighty.
Their journey to be self sufficient and stand on their own feet wasn’t easy.
It took a sprinkle of support from a remarkable organization, The Life Line foundation.
And as we spoke to niloufer, micro finance manager of the life line foundation
She shed light on how the trust works with almost 3000 beneficiaries across Karnataka.
The glow that could be seen on niloufers face while speaking was surely reflected by the light of hope the organisation has been able to ignite in several lives.
As we leave behind the story of Naziya and Salma we’re reminded that the journey of resilience and hope is one that can transform lives in unexpected ways. Their determination combined with the support of an amazing organization, showcases the incredible power of support and the ability to rise above challenges is a true motivation for the people who are in distress.
