Dy Romdo

Dy Romdo joined the project in 2009. In addition to five children of her own, she looks after two grandchildren. In the past, none of the children attended school; instead they worked as laborers at the Thai Market to support the family. Now, the four children under 15 years old regularly attend school.

Dy Romdo’s only earned $50 per month before joining CfC. Now her average income jumped to $120 per month. Her husband and children find other sources of income as cart-pushers and can earn $6.70 per day to support the family and pay off debt.

Currently, Dy Romdo lives with poor health. She has a problem with her bladder and seeks treatment in a public hospital that charges only $1 to $2 per visit. For anything more serious, she goes to a private doctor who charges her $4.70 per visit.

Dy Romdo’s life has changed since joining CfC. Even though her debt weighs heavy and she has health problems, now that she earns her own income making carpets, she can repay her loan and check on her health more frequently. She has more income with which to eat enough each day, send her children to school, and purchase studying materials for them. Plus, her relationship with her husband has improved. She wants CfC to provide even more carpets for her to make!