 Pankaj and Mena are well loved among the artisans in Kutch. Their work along with the sustained efforts of Bajalia in more than 50 villages in Kutch has helped these women who have then helped each other, their families and their communities extricate themselves from a vicious downward spiral of exploitation being forced to become day laborers, field workers or piece-work laborers.
They are now gradually assuming the roles of designers, saleswomen, entrepreneurs and teachers. The Kutchi tribe is less than 1% literate so this work is imperative to be sure that the next generation has schooling, health and medical opportunities available to them. |
