A Ray of Hope: How Single Mother Aid Changed Kavitha’s Life

In a quiet corner of Thanjavur, on Pookkara Vadaku Street, lives Kavitha 1—a 43-year-old single mother and a symbol of strength. Since losing her husband Karthik to a heart attack in 2021, Kavitha- a 34-year-old Single mother, since losing her husband Kannan to snake bite in 2022. Both has fought every day to raise her three children each alone. With no support from their father, brother, or sister, Both Kavitha carried the entire burden on there shoulders.

Both approached the Mother Teresa Foundation with one thing—hope. And that’s where their journey of transformation began.

From Struggle to Stability: Both Kavitha’s Story

Kavitha 1 lives with:

Monisha (22): Completed B.Com, now practicing tailoring.
Bharat (16): Studying 11th grade at St. Antony’s Higher Secondary School.
Sachin (15): Studying 10th grade at the same school.

Kavitha 2 lives with:

*Raja Ganapathy(16) studying Grade 11 at ST.Antony’s Higher Secondary School.

*Rajesh Tanna(14) studying Grade 10 at ST.Antony’s Higher Secondary School.

*Hemalatha(12) studying Grade 7 at Sacred heart Higher Secondary School.

Despite running a small flower shop and Betel Leaf shop together in Pookkara Street, Both Kavitha struggled financially. Her shop stood on a weak and unsafe structure—its floor was built above an open drainage channel. During monsoons, water overflowed into the shop, damaging the area and putting Both Kavitha’s livelihood at risk.

How the Mother Teresa Foundation Helped

Through its Community Development Program, the Mother Teresa Foundation took action:

✅ Shop Renovation

Reconstructed the unsafe floor above the drainage.
Installed a sturdy metal sheet base to prevent collapse.
Ensured the area was safe and hygienic, especially during monsoon.

✅ Long-Term Vision

Instead of providing short-term relief, the Foundation chose sustainable support.
Further plans are in place to aid Monisha’s tailoring practice and guide the children’s education.

Why Single Mother Aid Matters

Single Mother Aid is one of the most impactful and successful initiatives of the Foundation. It targets women like Kavitha who:

Are the sole providers for their families.
Lack emotional, social, or financial support.
Have children who are still in school or unemployed.

Benefits of the Program:

Economic support (shop renovations, income stability).
Educational support for children.
Skill development for mothers and daughters.

A Brighter Tomorrow for Both Kavitha’s Family

Thanks to this initiative, Both Kavitha now earns more, her shop is safer, and her family is no longer on the edge of poverty. Their dignity has been restored, and their children have a real chance at a better future.