Jessy Antony is the President of Shalabam SHG started to function in 2003 in Chathiath. It helped her to develop her leadership qualities and knowledge. Since, she belongs to an economically vulnerable family, started a small business of rosary and candle making by taking a loan from her SHG. As the business started to show positive signs, she expanded the business by taking a further loan from the group. Presently she able to provide employment to two women from her locality. Her family members also support her in the business. According to her, all these achievements have been the result of the support and training given by ESSS at various levels.