What we do
The project is aimed at 210 women from self-help groups (SHGs) in Sadar Block, Balasore. These women are to be trained in various handicraft activities and enabled to contribute their skills to home-based businesses. The participants were selected in collaboration with our partner organisation Surakhya, which is already active in the region and supports existing SHGs.
The training programme comprises two phases: In the first phase, business development plans (BDPs) are developed to provide a solid foundation for entrepreneurial activities. This is followed by practical training in specific activities such as spice production, leaf plate production, incense stick production, and the manufacture of paper products and dry food. This gives each participant the opportunity to increase their productivity and create independent sources of income. The organisation also provides support with loans and links to local and national markets.
Project goals
- Empowering women through technical training for microeconomic enterprises
- Increasing income security and improving livelihoods for disadvantaged women
- Promoting education and literacy, especially for women and children
- Institutional strengthening through support for self-help groups
- Creating marketing and credit links to secure a sustainable source of income
Project partner
The project in India is implemented by our local project partner Surakhya and monitored by ChildRightNow International.
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