Shukla lives with her son in southern Bangladesh. Her life is full of love. She loves her son. She loves watching him as he plays and helps her in their garden. She loves growing delicious fruits and vegetables, without the need for harmful chemicals. And she loves her job working in the office of a local school.
Slowly, I started to engage with others...They started to give me small responsibilities, saying that the work will keep me occupied and help me get better. I didn’t know and understand a lot of things back then, but everyone was very sincere and patient, and taught me everything. I can tell now how much I have changed! … Five years ago, if someone had told me I would be the secretary of a group, and have my own paying job, I would have told them to stop teasing me. I never even had that confidence in myself.
I have only one future hope—that my little family will stay happy. I want to raise my son well. I want to tell others who want to engage in eco-farming that, if they want, they can do anything and everything. Women can do anything, and do it well!
The impact of gifts in Wills
Did you know a third of CAFOD’s international development work is made possible thanks to gifts in Wills?
That means so many projects like the one Shukla joined are made possible by the gifts of love left in the Wills of people who wanted their faith, love and hope to continue for years to come.
A charity gift in your Will is a special way to reach out to future generations.
Our free guide includes tips for writing a Will and suggested wording for a legacy gift.
