the "sisters" who made me think about my future!

Wrtten by Saraswati. 

Jewelery Program Member. 

Made By Survivors. 

I love the Jewelery Program where I have been recruited. I really want to work hard and perform to my best abilities. I never thought that staying in a shelter home I could ever get such an opportunity. It’s like a dream for me. There are many girls and boys who want to work here, but having got the chance, I want to put my best effort. To perform better, I have to be more sincere and serious about this work.

In April, 2010, Mashima (Aloka) told us about this jewellery program and selected 21 of us. I really consider myself lucky to have been one of them. Then Aunt Diana came and gave us an extensive training on jewellery making. And now I want to be financially independent by working in this Program. If I ever go wrong anywhere, I want them to scold me, make me understand and give me a chance to rectify myself. I don’t have parents or any one as a guardian apart from them  and Uncle Paul. So I would want them to be there for me. After I turn 18, I have to choose any kind of job and take my responsibilities.  And I would like to continue working here in this program. I wanted to study more but could not do so. Now with the help of Mashima and Aunt Diana, I have started to think positive about my future again. I am grateful to God to have come across Mashima and through her Aunt Diana. She is such an inspiration for all of us. Her dedication and sincerity towards her work is something noteworthy and admirable. We enjoyed the training session with her.  All I want is both Mashima and Aunt Diana to shower their blessings on me forever. 

Translated and Edited by Dolon Basu.