The training strengthens them, helps them build a wide variety of life skills and then they start earning and gain economic power from an average monthly family income of Rs 3, 500 and to an individual salary of Rs 5, 000-7, 000 per month.

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Because of our mounting credit card debt and monthly payments that far exceed our family's income, my kids will also join the class of citizens who can't rely on their parents for college support.

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The World Health Organization recommends a poor family should not spend more than 3% of its monthly income for water.

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