Babychan

abychan is originally from the state of Kerala, India. Thirty years  ago he left Kerala and moved to a village call Kuhi in search of a  better life. There he married and had two children. Even though Babychan  was an Auto Mechanic by trade, he was unable to secure a permanent job  and life was a daily struggle to provide food and shelter for his  family.

In 2010 he heard about Empowered Poor’s micro  lending program and became excited about the prospect of fulfilling his  dream of owning an Auto Mechanic and Electrical business. After going  through the loan process, he secured a $7,000Rs ($180) to start his  business. He rented a small facility near his home town in July 2010 and  opened Sparks Auto Electrical workshop.

Babychan’s life has never been the same. The income generated from  his business has opened many doors for both he and his family. He and  his wife are planning to renovate their small home, and his children are  attending a private school where English is taught as the primary  language. He no longer lives in the moment but now is able to dream for  new opportunities for his family. His hope for a bright future for his  children has been restored and proclaims that ‘miracles do happen’.