Kolping India time to time initiates special projects to support the most marginalised Tribals and Fisherfolks communities to overcome systemic barriers and achieve sustainable livelihoods. These projects, often provide critical resources to the deserving families to improve their livelihood through skill training, modern equipment, and market access, empowering communities to break the cycle of poverty.
Kolping India Intervention with the Narikuravar community at Pallavaram reached a new height as a result of the consistent performance of the two Kolping families formed a few years ago. The members demonstrated utmost commitment and dedication in managing the groups and were meticulous in handling group savings and project funds. The two Kolping Families were accustomed with the routine function of regular savings, internal lending and repayment.
Based on the exceptional performance of the two Kolping Families, Kolping India came forward to support selected members of the two Kolping Families with financial support for their Income Generation activities. The 20 members went through an input session on enterprises development organised at Kolping India National Office on 18th December 2024. Concluding the input session, Dr. Maria Soosai, the National Director distributed financial support to the 20 members who had presented their business plans. The members were assisted by Kolping India National Office staff to procure the needed raw materials at the whole sale market.
Similarly, 40 families from indigenous and farming communities were supported to engage in cattle rearing in 2024. Each family purchased two goats, which provide multiple benefits due to their low maintenance requirements and rapid breeding cycles. The frequent kidding cycles enable herd multiplication thus increasing income potential for the families. Selling goats for meat generates significant revenue. Additionally, the goats produce a substantial amount of milk, which not only nourishes the families but also serves as an extra income source. This dual income stream—from meat sales and milk production—ensures financial stability for the families.
Under Special projects a total of 28 fisher families were supported with improvised tools and equipment to engage in fishing activities, in 2024. The use of obsolete tools and equipment by these fisher families resulted in dwindling income from the occupation. To improve their livelihood, 16 members were supported to buy coracles, 4 members with fish nets and 8 members to engage in fish related activities.
Under Special projects a total of 28 fisher families were supported with improvised tools and equipment to engage in fishing activities, in 2024. The use of obsolete tools and equipment by these fisher families resulted in dwindling income from the occupation. To improve their livelihood, 16 members were supported to buy coracles, 4 members with fish nets and 8 members to engage in fish related activities.
Kolping India supported to establish market outlets in 5 Kolping areas at Kumbakonam Diocese, Kottar Diocese, Sultanpet Diocese, Alleppey Diocese and Dindigul Diocese. These outlets were aimed at creating a channel for marketing value-added products produced by small, home-based Kolping entrepreneurs. The established outlets support the entrepreneurs to reach a wider customer base by providing branding, packaging, competitive pricing and sales services, the resources and skills which the small entrepreneurs often found to be lacking. The outlets play a vital role in positioning the products to customers in a more appealing manner, allowing the entrepreneurs to focus on producing quality products to the demands of the market.
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