Renu Bala, Borobachapukur, Birgonj Upazilla, Dinajpur District.Renu Bala lives in Borobachapukur which is situated in Birgonj Upazilla, Dinajpur district. Below is the remarkable story of Renu’s development.Renu Bala was a desolate woman. She had to fight every day against the harsh realities of life to earn just a handful rice for her family, including her two small children. Over time Renu came to learn about Institution Building from a member of CDA’s staff. Being inspired & motivated she decided to initiate a female samity which she called ‘Shapla’. Gradually she inspired other women to become united in the samity where they began to deposit their small savings. The rest of the women elected Renu as president of the samity.
After taking a loan and repaying it in due time, CDA offered Renu training in tailoring skills. At first she was worried because of her two children but on later discussion with her husband, he agreed to look after them on her behalf. Renu began her 3 month training and quickly proved herself to be a dedicated trainee. During the training she was able to return to her native village to enjoy some very happy times with her children. On completion of the training, CDA offered Renu a loan of Tk.3000 which she used to start her sewing business. All the local poor men & women came to her for their tailoring needs and over time her business thrived. Once her loan was repaid she spent her income on the purchase of land where she was able to build 3 tin shed rooms. She was also able to buy a rickshaw van for her husband, thereby creating employment for him as their children grow older.
Other villagers observe the rapid developments in Renu’s life with astonishment and decided that they also wanted to become a member of her samity. By 2005 they had formed Borobochapukur Peoples Organisation with 4 samitys. From this point on, CDA began training to increase the knowledge, attitude and skills of the EC committee to strengthen and increase the capacity of the PO. Now all the people in the village are united and follow Renu’s lead in demanding their rights.
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