“I Was Poor, But My Dreams Were Rich”

My name is Zulekha. I was born in a small slum where there were no bright streets, and life had no easy paths. My childhood was spent under the shadow of hunger, poverty, and deprivation. We didn’t have a home of our own, and there was never enough food on the table. My mother worked as a seamstress, and I helped her from a young age. Going to school wasn’t even an option—survival always came first.

I used to wonder: is this what life will always be? Will I always live in this cycle of poverty? But deep inside, a tiny spark of hope kept flickering. Every night I told myself, if God gave me a mind, then surely, I could do something. But how? I had no education, no money, and no support.

One day, I visited a relative’s house who had an old smartphone and internet access. That was the first time I saw people running businesses online—selling clothes, handmade crafts, and more. A thought struck me: this could be my way out. I also knew how to sew, and my mother did too. If others could do it, why not us?

I talked to my mother. At first, she refused, saying we couldn’t afford to fail. But I persisted. We had scraps of old fabric at home. I stitched baby dresses and small bedsheets from them. Then I created a free Facebook page—“Zulekha’s Creations.” I uploaded pictures and went to sleep with a prayer in my heart.

For the first few days, no orders came. People just looked, some even mocked me in comments. But I didn’t give up. Every day I made new designs, posted regularly, and asked friends to share the page. After three weeks, I got my first order—for a small baby frock. That day felt like a dream. I stayed up all night stitching it with love and hope in every thread.

Slowly, the orders started increasing. I began using WhatsApp too. One customer referred ten others. People started liking my bedsheets and dresses. My mother joined me fully. I learned how to take online payments, use courier services, and even started professional packaging.

Within a year, I converted one room of our house into a workshop. Today, I have two girls working with me. We ship over 50 orders a week. By the grace of God, I now save thousands of rupees every month. Our home has light, peace, and above all—respect.

People look at me and say, “Zulekha, you’ve done something amazing.” But I say, “The miracle is God’s. He showed me a path of light even in the darkness of poverty.” Now, my mission is to uplift other women like me—to guide, support, and empower them to become self-reliant.

I’m still the same Zulekha—but now I don’t just dream, I live my dreams.

Sure! Here’s the English translation of the detailed ways to earn money online

1. Freelancing

You can use your skills (like writing, graphic design, web development, translation, etc.) to earn money through freelancing.

Popular Platforms:

Fiverr.com

Upwork.co

Freelancer.com

Skills in Demand:

Content writing

Graphic design (Photoshop, Illustrator)

Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress)

Data entry

Video editing

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2. Online Teaching / Tutoring

If you’re skilled in a particular subject, you can teach students online and earn money.

Platforms:

Preply

Cambly

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Udemy (by creating and selling courses)

YouTube (free content + monetization

3. Blogging / Content Writing

You can create your own blog, put ads on it (via Google AdSense), and earn through traffic or sponsored posts.

Things You'll Need:

SEO knowledge

Consistent, quality content

Choosing a niche (e.g., health, tech, fashion)

4. Affiliate Marketing

You promote other people’s products and earn a commission on every sale made through your link.

Popular Platforms:

Amazon Affiliat

Daraz Affiliate Program

ClickBank

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5. Social Media Management

You can manage social media accounts (like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) for small businesses.

Skills Needed:

Content creation

ost scheduling

Audience engagemen

6. YouTube Channel / TikTok

Start your own YouTube or TikTok channel. Once you gain followers and views, you can earn through:

Earning Sources:

Monetization (ads)

Sponsorships

Affiliate links

Paid promotions

7. Online Store / DropShipping

Start an online store using platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, or Daraz. Dropshipping means selling products without keeping invento