Cheshire Services, Bangladesh
“LCD programme has started training us schoolteachers on disability. This is a good initiative and would help us teach children with disabilities in our class.” - Momotaj Begam, Head mistress, Nobojagorony Primary School, Bangladesh
Following separation from her husband, 28-year-old Happy, returned to her parent’s house with her two daughters. To meet expenses, she started working as a tailor, sewing blouses and dresses. But the money she earned was barely enough.
As part of their livelihood initiatives, LCD programme in Bangladesh, gave Happy who has speech and hearing impairment, a loan to purchase a sewing machine. This helped her take more orders for stitching clothes. Today, Happy’s income is sufficient for the family, she has also been able to save some money for their future. She is now a truly happy person.