Meet Lilia, a mother of three who works tirelessly to provide her children with opportunities she did not have. As rice farmers, crops are unpredictable so Lilia worked outside the home to make ends meet. She started at a manufacturing company where she was a welder for steel chairs. The job was very demanding and left her exhausted everyday but she did not see any other option.
The family could barely afford to send her children to school, let alone Lilia too. Her love for her family was what pushed her to keep going. Lilia did not want the fact that they were poor to stop her children from achieving their dreams.
That was when Lilia heard about working at Dignity. She was able to leave her dangerous welding job and join a strong community. Lilia was refreshed by a new sense of purpose in her work. Her role varied from inspecting coconut meat to slicing and washing. The work was still challenging, but it was a stable and healthy environment.
With her new job, the whole family’s life changed. They were able to cover all their bills and keep their children in school. They didn’t stress about money anymore. And her husband who had picked up the unhealthy habit of cockfight gambling to make ends meet was motivated to stop. He was now focused on the family’s future and supported Lilia by taking her to work every day. Lilia’s final words were “Thank you, Dignity!” and she is hopeful for what comes next.
