Women Empowerment project
Women Skill Training Initiative
Skill development, financial literacy, and micro-enterprise mentoring for rural women.
Project description
The initiative supports women with practical skills, enterprise readiness, group savings, and local market linkages.
Problem addressed
Women need income-linked skills, confidence, and access to fair local markets.
Objectives
- Train women in livelihood skills
- Strengthen SHGs
- Build financial literacy
- Create market connections
Implementation strategy
Work is implemented with community volunteers, local institutions, project staff, beneficiary tracking, periodic reviews, and transparent donor reporting.
Activities
- Tailoring and craft training
- Financial literacy sessions
- Enterprise mentoring
- Market day exhibitions
Project snapshot
- Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Address: Community training center, Varanasi rural block
- Duration: Sep 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2026
- Beneficiaries: 650
- Budget: Rs. 1,800,000
- Funds raised: Rs. 1,120,000
- Donor/Partner: Women self-help groups
- Project Manager: Anjali Verma
62% funded
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Outcomes
500 women trained
36 SHGs supported
120 women began income activity
Progress timeline
SHG selection
Identified active groups and training needs.
Skill batches
Launched practical skill training batches.
Market linkage
Connected products with local buyers and events.
Photo gallery
Field photos and documents
Location
Map and nearby area information
Community training center, Varanasi rural block. The field team coordinates with local volunteers, institutions, and beneficiary families near this project site.