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title: "The woman of substance – Project WHY"
url: https://thoughtsbygeethica.com/2018/11/the-woman-of-substance-project-why/
date: 2018-11-26
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author: "Geethica"
description: "As children decide the future of a nation, women make the present. Any country is known through the hard work and intelligence of its citizens. Women have always been the..."
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# The woman of substance – Project WHY

As children decide the future of a nation, women make the present. Any country is known through the hard work and intelligence of its citizens. Women have always been the strength in all eras despite male dominance and domestic violence in society.

Today, I am going to introduce you to one such lady who is brave enough to lead life her own way. If a woman needs her maiden name or husband's name to introduce herself, Renu needs her courage to define the life she leads.

![The woman of substance - Project WHY. A nation is known through the woman living. Renu - The sewing teacher- sewing circle](https://thoughtsbygeethica.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_0681-1024x682.jpg)Renu at Project WHY

## Renu - The sewing teacher

Six years ago, when she joined Project Why, Renu had lost her home and incurred huge debts. Her husband got retrenched after an incapacitating work accident. After joining the Project Why sewing class, she started taking small jobs at home. She then grew into the role of the sewing teacher and began taking pride in her students. She is now paying back her debts and knows that she holds the key to her future in her hands. Her children study at the after-school support classes run by Project Why.

## The details

ProjectWhy provides after-school support to underprivileged children and also works on women’s empowerment, so they can support themselves and their children. Since 2007, over 1000 women have been trained at the women’s centre sewing circle, including Renu, the sewing teacher.

Over the years, Project WHY has opened 7 after-school support centres within underprivileged communities, reaching out to 1100 children every year.

![The woman of substance - Project WHY. A nation is known through the woman living. Renu - The sewing teacher- sewing circle](https://thoughtsbygeethica.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/7ac04ec5-91f4-4718-a811-69a3bca620fc-1024x768.jpg)The sewing circle -  Project WHY

## Project WHY needs

**TodayRenu is looking at developing the skills of her students through a six-month programme. This will enable them to find employment in the garment industry. **

**To end this, Project Why needs the following:**

**Iron                                            1000/-**

**Interlocking machine              4400/-**

**Pico machine                            5600/-**

**Ironing board                           2000/-**

**Cutting table                            4000/-**

**6-month salary for Renu        60,000/-
**

**Total amount needed:            77,000/-**

## Why should you donate

![The woman of substance - Project WHY. A nation is known through the woman living. Renu - The sewing teacher- sewing circle](https://thoughtsbygeethica.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Project-Why-1-0343-201x300.jpg)Sewing circle at Project WHY

Women are true agents of change and helping them find the means to earn a livelihood would go a long way in transforming the lives of their families. At Project Why, Renu and her students not only practice sewing but also learn to read and write. When women are empowered, domestic violence drops, and the next generations find access to better education.

Read the Project Why story at [www.projectwhy.org](http://www.projectwhy.org)

Your donation is 50% tax-deductible under Section 80G, and the entire expense account will be put up on the Project Why website once the amount is raised. Join the Project Why family by supporting Renu, so she can help women like herself. No amount is too small, and every little bit would help make Renu’s dreams become a reality!

## Donate today and gift a smile

Every little help is precious and no help is little. Your donation is valuable to Renu and her students.  Project WHY gives homes and education to numerous girls and prevents them from many dangerous crimes like child trafficking.  Donate [here](https://www.ketto.org/fundraiser/pwhysewingcircle?PAB=B)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_rKmfQJ_MY&feature=youtu.be