Sujata and Sulata Manki, 43-year-old hearing-impaired twin sisters from Garolmuri village, Hooghly, grew up in extreme poverty. Undiagnosed for years, they lived in silence, surviving on wood collection and often going hungry. Their lives changed in 2019 when GBCD identified them during a community survey. GBCD supported them with functional literacy training, and inclusion in monthly Deaf youth meetings, which helped build confidence and reduce isolation. They were also linked to government welfare schemes like the Manobik Pension. With enhanced skills and self-esteem, GBCD placed them in Lead Liquor Pvt. Ltd. in 2022, where they now earn an average monthly income of Rs. 25,000. Today, the sisters are financially secure, even saving money and building their own house. Their transformation from hardship to dignity is a testament to resilience and GBCD’s effective support.
Sujata & Sulata Manki
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