Kandy, Sri Lanka. 15th Feb, 2018. Store keeper, DAYA RANJANI, counts bags for inventory and distribution purposes at the Self Employment Education & Welfare Association (SEWA) headquarters in Kandy, Sri Lanka, on Thursday, February 15, 2018.RANJANI is married with two sons, ages 18 and 12. Her oldest son works in the SEWA printing department, and her husband is a farmer. Ranjani is from Kandy and was married when she was 18 years old.SEWA is a non-governmental organization working for community development by creating opportunities for self employment, increasing the knowledge of poss

Kandy, Sri Lanka. 15th Feb, 2018. Store keeper, DAYA RANJANI, counts bags for inventory and distribution purposes at the Self Employment Education & Welfare Association (SEWA) headquarters in Kandy, Sri Lanka, on Thursday, February 15, 2018.RANJANI is married with two sons, ages 18 and 12. Her oldest son works in the SEWA printing department, and her husband is a farmer. Ranjani is from Kandy and was married when she was 18 years old.SEWA is a non-governmental organization working for community development by creating opportunities for self employment, increasing the knowledge of poss Stock Photo

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February 15, 2018 - Kandy, Sri Lanka - Store keeper, DAYA RANJANI, counts bags for inventory and distribution purposes at the Self Employment Education & Welfare Association (SEWA) headquarters in Kandy, Sri Lanka, on Thursday, February 15, 2018...RANJANI is married with two sons, ages 18 and 12. Her oldest son works in the SEWA printing department, and her husband is a farmer. Ranjani is from Kandy and was married when she was 18 years old...SEWA is a non-governmental organization working for community development by creating opportunities for self employment, increasing the knowledge of possible business ventures and standing for welfare in the underserved community. (Credit Image: © Tracy Barbutes via ZUMA Wire)

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