How three Keralam nuns have launched clothing venture ‘Stand By Me’ in a struggle for survival
The three nuns at St. Francis Mission Home at Kuravilangad in Kottayam seek to carve out a life of their own after years of isolation and hardship following their stand in the Bishop Franco Mulakkal case
At St. Francis Mission Home in Kottayam district of Kerala, three nuns have transformed their lives through a small clothing venture named 'Stand By Me'. Initially just another skill they acquired at the convent, sewing has become their means to build a life of their own. The venture, initiated after they faced a series of challenges, now produces nighties, churidar tops, co-ord sets, bags, table mats, and runners.
The product range emerged from their workspace, driven by the desperate need for survival and sustained by friends and well-wishers. In 2018, the nuns protested against former Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was accused of rape. Following a failed legal battle and his acquittal in 2022, the nuns faced an uncertain future within the Church.
Financial assistance was eventually stopped, leaving them struggling to meet basic expenses. The venture began as a desperate bid for survival, but it has since grown into a fledgling business with two workers and plans to go online.
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