CASE STUDY: LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT FOR A MULTI-DISABLED

Jethalal Ramji Jogi is multi-disabled. He studied until 4th standard but unable to get a job he is fully dependent upon his old parents. His 60 years old father is a broom maker and his mother works as a daily wager. Both the family and the local community felt that a small shop would be useful to reduce the responsibilities of his parents and make Jethalal more self depend. After an analysis of the matter, it was concluded by the PRAYAS staff that livelihood support could make a difference for the family. A cabin with goods worth in total Rs. 6904 was hence provided.

Daily income from the cabin is now around Rs. 150. His old mother is happy that she needs no longer work outside the home, and they are both grateful that their son is now independent and able to take care of himself. Jethalal adds:

“… if your organization has not supported me, I would have lived like an useless son for my old parents. There are many disabled like me. Your support makes it possible to become independent and to take a step in the right direction of a healthy life. It makes me think that I’m also a part of society”.