Business Initiative for Self-Reliance

Every individual needs a source of income to support themselves and their dependents. The greatest gift we can offer someone is the ability and means to earn a living. As the famous saying goes:

“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”

Many people in our society possess the skills, knowledge, and willingness to work, but due to poverty or lack of initial investment, they are unable to start their own businesses. Such individuals need our support and encouragement to become self-reliant and financially stable.

Sub-sectors under this cause include:

1. Cash Help for Starting Small Business
2. Fruit Cart / Rickshaw / Taxi Donations
3. Sewing Machines Donations

TARS Foundation occasionally donates fruit carts, rickshaws, or taxis to deserving individuals to help them start earning a livelihood independently.

When a request for such assistance is received, the foundation thoroughly reviews and verifies each case to ensure its authenticity. Once confirmed, the required item is provided to the beneficiary, enabling them to begin their own income-generating work. TARS Foundation also follows up afterward to ensure that the donated asset is being used productively for the intended purpose.

A few examples of our rickshaw and taxi donations can be viewed in the attached Photo Gallery.