The Transformational Community Development (TCD) lessons changed Dhruvan’s* mind and his whole life, encouraging him to be good. He said that he was an alcoholic and used to beat his wife and fight with his neighbors. Because of his alcohol addiction, his financial status became worse, day by day. No one trusted him. There was no happiness or peace in his family. Dhruvan had no other income sources. When he joined the TCD program, the team followed up with him and taught the TCD lessons. They counseled him about alcohol addiction.

He changed and his life has been transformed. He became a good husband for his wife, a good dad for his child, and a good friend for his neighbors. He worked hard and recovered most of the things he had lost. It happened because of the teachings of TCD. He was trained about Income Generation to be self-sustainable. GHNI helped him with a little seed money to raise an income source. He started a microbusiness of ornament making at home. He makes ornaments and sells them in the market. His business is profitable, so he has now become financially self-sustainable.

Everyone was surprised by how he changed his life. TCD’s lessons are really important to teach the community to bring transformation. A little help can bring a big change in the local community.

*For the purpose of safety and wellbeing, “Dhruvan” is a pseudonym for the individual being helped by this project.

Thank you!

Written by Sudip, GHNI TCD Worker