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Hasu Ben Mahadeva belongs to the marginalised Kohli community, a resident of village Namadha Dhar in district Kutch of Gujarat. The devastating earth quake of 2000 left her a widow with the additional burden of caring for four children the eldest just a mere 7 year old at the time of the calamity. Life for Hasu Ben was a long struggle, shaking her faith in provider who was who, she has always been told provides or helpless people. Compensation from the government for her husband’s demise was a mere Rs.700/- hardly amounting to anything. Hasu Ben struggled hard for survival since no permanent employment was available she used to go to the nearby forests to cuts wood which was later sold to the roadside hotels as fuel. She used to also work in coal mines on a daily wage basis. Bringing home barely Rs. 15 to 25 a day was just enough to ward off starvation but not enough to meet the medical needs of growing children or to set aside as saving for emergencies. Her house was damaged but there was not enough money for repairs. The house too lack a proper roof, a polethena sheet just about gave some coverage but vulnerable to the frequent desert sand storms, and extrendies of nature. Children and livestock shared this scanty dwelling. When DC started its food for work project Hasu Ben could find meaning ful employment. Then came the realization that God has not entirely forsaken her, she is still in the circle of His care and concern. With the change in attitude came a brighter future. Impact By associating with the labour work, Hasu Ben has picked up the technicalities of construction work. Now even after the completion of DC’s project, she is fully confident of going into the construction work. With increased confidence she talks of the mechanical details that go units houses like chicken were, hooks to make a building earthquake proof. No more cutting wood in forest, her life and employment has taken a professional turn!! |