Rabeya's dream

Rabeya's childhood was full of colorful dreams she can remember. Though her mother Sapia Begum died at her early age, her father Md. Wahab Bepari used to take best care of her. At her village Brahmindia in Rajbari her life was secured and full of happiness.
At her age of 17 years she fell in love with a neighbour. With him she came to Kustia but he  left her behind after days of physical relationship. Without any support her life started in a hostile society. In fear of being more harassed if she returned to the village her torturous time began as a floating sex worker. After some days she was arrested by the police and was sent to the shelter home run by the Ministry of Social Welfare, supported by the UNFPA under JP VAW project. There she received good food, clothes, toiletries, necessary health support and  counseling. Those support and the healthy and safe environment helped her to forget her trauma. Rabeya also got the opportunity of being trained in sewing and bakery as the income generating vocation at the centre. Her primary school knowledge and desire for a life with dignity taught her and prepared her for the professional market. Instead of getting a job she likes to start her own business and that is why she has applied for the grant support. She said, “My fault destroyed my early dreams. I want to take no more wrong steps. I wish to be self-supported and lead a dignified life.” She has  started to weave new dreams now.