As an FCRA/CSR/80G registered non-profit organization, we are committed to creating lasting change through the empowerment of underprivileged communities empowering lives, achieving SDG goals, and transforming communities.
Blog
30 August 2023
Livelihood Training: 500+ Women Gaining Skills
Building Economic Independence for Rural Women
Empowering women is fundamental to achieving sustainable development and strengthening communities. In many rural and semi-urban regions, women lack access to educational opportunities, financial services, and decision-making platforms. FSHF’s targeted initiatives are designed to dismantle these barriers and foster an environment where women can thrive as economic agents and leaders.
The Foundation’s core focus is on practical, income-generating skills. Through dedicated training programs, we empower women in areas such as tailoring, handicrafts, organic farming, and digital literacy. This focus ensures that the skills acquired are relevant to local market needs, facilitating self-sustenance. In the period leading up to the most recent report (FY 2023-2024), we successfully trained over 500 women in these essential livelihood skills. Furthermore, our commitment extends to financial inclusion, where we facilitate microloans and financial literacy programs to help women establish small businesses and gain economic independence. Our long-term cumulative impact includes training 5,000+ women in income-generating skills and teaching 6,000+ women to sign their names, promoting basic financial and civic independence.
Impact Valuation:
This empowerment model creates generational change. By gaining skills and financial independence, women not only improve their household economy but also secure a greater voice in community decision-making, which we actively encourage. This economic uplift reduces household vulnerability and, critically, ensures that female children prioritize education. The transition from dependency to entrepreneurship, backed by financial literacy and self-help groups (SHGs), creates a sustainable multiplier effect for holistic rural development .
