Appalanarasamma can continue to stand on her own feet

Anasuri Appalanarasamma is a 60 year old widow who lives in the village of Gaigulapadu in coastal Andhra Pradesh. She has one son and four daughters, who are living independently, in a neighboring village. Appalanarasamma’s husband passed away 2 years ago. She lives alone and works as a daily laborer earning 10$ a month whenever she finds work. Since the earnings barely suffice to afford three square meals a day, the families that she works for, provide her free meals in exchange of work.

Until recently, she was able to successfully manage the household chores and work as a laborer. But her vision began to drop gradually, making it virtually impossible to carry on independently. She was depressed.

Appalanarasamma found that she needed corrective glasses in order to see well. She, however, had no money to pay for the glasses, and thought she would continue without glasses.

Your donation, Bellevue Rotary and Anuj, enabled Sankurathri Foundation to provide a free pair of glasses to her. Appalanarasamma can now perform her household chores and work as a laborer without depending on anyone.

Thank you, Bellevue Rotary and Anuj, for restoring Appalanarasamma’s eyesight and restoring her dignity.