“I never thought a needle and thread could change my life, but it did,” says Mosima Khatun, a 10th-grade student from Raksiya village. Growing up in a traditional Muslim household where girls were expected to focus on domestic duties, her dreams often felt confined. Opportunities for education and economic independence were scarce, and stepping beyond set boundaries invited criticism. Everything began to shift when Mosima discovered the Zubaida Skill Development Centre run by Eva Foundation, which offers free stitching classes to help women become self-reliant. For Mosima, it was more than a class—it was a chance to break barriers and reimagine her future.
Starting with basic stitches and gradually mastering complex designs, Mosima quickly became skilled enough to stitch all kinds of outfits within just four months. Soon, she began taking small orders from neighbors, earning an income that helped support her family while also buying her own study materials. Balancing stitching with her studies, she proved that skill and education could go hand in hand. Though she faced community criticism and whispers about her growing independence, Mosima remained determined. Today, she sees herself not only as a confident, skilled young woman but also as someone who can inspire other girls in her village to step beyond traditional roles. Grateful to Eva Foundation, she now dreams bigger, knowing that with the right support, even the simplest threads can weave powerful stories of transformation.
