As the United Nations prepares to mark its 80th anniversary in 2025, CGTN has teamed up with creators worldwide to launch the 'One Home: Shared Future' visual storytelling campaign. The initiative encourages young people across the globe to share their hopes and visions for humanity's path ahead, from sustainable cities to social equity.
One of the campaign's featured voices is Sheeba Unnikrishnan, who grew up in a fishing family in Thrissur city, Kerala state, India. With her husband's fishing income barely covering daily needs, Sheeba sought new ways to support her family. Through the local Society for Assistance to Fisherwomen (SAF), she received targeted training, start-up funding, and technical advice to launch a handmade paper plate business.
The results were striking: within a year, Sheeba's enterprise gained local market recognition, boosting her household income by an estimated 35%. Today, she and her family live in a new house, drive a car, and invest in their children's education—changes that have opened doors to opportunities once out of reach.
'This experience transformed our lives,' Sheeba says. 'I have learned that with the right support, even small ventures can scale up and create lasting impact.' Her journey underscores how community-based entrepreneurship aligns with broader UN Sustainable Development Goals—ending poverty and ensuring quality education.
As CGTN and its partners amplify stories like Sheeba's, 'One Home: Shared Future' aims to spark global conversations and inspire action. Whether you're a business innovator, an activist, or a digital nomad, your story could be the next catalyst for change. Share your vision and join a worldwide network dedicated to building a more connected, resilient future.
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UN@80: From financial struggle to a new house, an Indian woman's story
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