Uma’s Story: From Fear to Freedom

Every morning, Uma woke up with dread in her heart. Her husband’s violent rage cast a long shadow over their home, and though she tried to shield her children, they too bore the bruises—physical and emotional—of his anger.

Life was no easier within the home. Her in-laws treated her as a burden, demanding everything from her while offering no support. Her husband, absent for days, returned only to inflict more suffering. Uma worked on others' farms, toiling under the hot sun for a handful of rupees that barely fed her family.

💔 "Hunger, fear, and rejection were my only companions,” Uma shared. “I knocked on every door for help—but they all stayed shut."

With no family to turn to and society labeling her an outcast, Uma whispered prayers into the silence of the night, asking God if He still saw her—if He still cared.

✨ A New Thread of Hope

Through the Helping Arms Foundation, Uma found something she had never known before—belonging. Enrolled in the Sewing Program, she was trained, mentored, and surrounded by women who believed in her worth.

💬 "For the first time, I wasn’t seen as a problem—I was seen as a woman of purpose,” she said. “With every stitch, I sewed my way out of fear and into freedom."

🌱 A Life Transformed

✅ Vocational sewing training and steady income
✅ Emotional healing through Bible studies and mentorship
✅ Renewed dignity and ability to care for her children
✅ Confidence to share her story and uplift other women

Today, Uma wakes up not in fear—but with confidence. She sews beautiful garments that reflect the strength she’s rediscovered, and she shares her story to inspire other women still trapped in silence. Her life is a vivid reminder that God’s grace, paired with community compassion, changes everything.

💖 Help More Women Like Uma

🙌 Together, We Are Their Helping Arms

Uma’s transformation proves that no life is beyond repair—when met with faith, dignity, and unwavering support.

Thank you for being part of Uma’s healing journey.