Jennifer Rani is the mother of three small girls who are just going into school. From being a tailor, she now paints saree fabric. She learnt this skill using her loan from Milaap, and she has been able to increase the monthly income of her family by Rs. 200. She employs 4 people now, and her neighbors are also looking to join her business.
When I asked her about the benefits of having a steady business, she told me that she is able to spend more time with her children. She has paid about Rs. 13,000 as school fees for her eldest daughters, and is currently in the process of converting her thatched roof to a tiled one. About 3 months ago, she was able construct a toilet in her house. She is looking to renovate her house even further in the future, and to ensuring that her daughters are well educated.