Community Need

Despite progress towards women&#39;s empowerment, many young girls, and women from low-income families in India still face discrimination and limited opportunities due to poverty and gender roles. With a history of strong female leaders and entrepreneurs, these girls have the potential to break the cycle of poverty for their families if given support and guidance. To empower and nurture this talent, Giving for Good has partnered with Vision Rescue on the &quot;Empower Women with Skill Development&quot; campaign, which focuses on skill development for young girls and women in Mumbai&#39;s slum communities &ndash; Kalwa, Mandala and Shivajinagar, aiming to create an employable all-female force.

Our Approach

Females make up nearly half of the population and their upliftment is vital for a balanced society with equality and inclusive economic growth.

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	<li>Unique training courses like Tailoring, Mehendi, Hand Embroidery, Fabric-bag Making and Hair &amp; Beauty are offered to the mothers and sisters of children enrolled with Vision Rescue&rsquo;s education campaigns.</li>
	<li>Beneficiaries spend two weeks to three months, depending on their choice of course, under the mentorship of a highly specialized team of trainers.</li>
	<li>Pursuing these unique sets of skills instills confidence and boosts their self-esteem, which only helps them learn better and faster.</li>
	<li>Successful graduates of a course unite to form Self-Help Groups (SHG) and Micro-Enterprise Development (MED), where they take their first steps towards financial independence.</li>
	<li>This skill development program not only teaches young girls and women employable skills, but it also works to end generational poverty.</li>
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Impact

This year, our goal is to empower 185 women and young girls from 3 slum communities in Mumbai. Your contribution will:

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	<li>Empower women from vulnerable communities access a unique set of courses</li>
	<li>Provide students with the opportunity to learn one or more courses and achieve their financial goals</li>
	<li>Access classes&nbsp; that are conducted within Vision Rescue&rsquo;s Community Service Centres located in the target slum communities, making them manageable for women with other commitments</li>
	<li>End the cycle of poverty for these families of these women by bringing extra income to their homes</li>
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Online donations for skill development and employability can make a big impact in ending poverty for young girls and women who deserve a chance to defeat it. Your donation can empower young girls and women to change their lives and create a brighter future. Donate today!

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Women and girls who come from low-income families in India are among the worst affected by discrimination and exploitation. In most households, since the breadwinner is a male, the women are considered the lower gender, which robs them of their independence and individuality. Due to a poor financial background, girls are forced to drop out of school or are kept from education all together. Educating them with employable skills gives them an opportunity to earn, irrespective of their educational background.

How can you empower women with skill development?

All Indian residents with valid PAN IDs can avail up to 50% tax exemption under section 80G of India’s Income Tax Act by donating to ‘Empower Women with Skill Development’ campaign.

Can I avail tax exemption by donating to this campaign online?

185 young girls and women who are the older sisters and mothers of students already enrolled with Vision Rescue’s learning programs. Our beneficiaries live in 3 slum communities in Mumbai – Kalwa, Mandala and Shivajinagar. 

Who are the beneficiaries of ‘Empower Women with Skill Development’ campaign?

By donating to this campaign online, you can gift opportunities to 185 girls and women. Donation for education and employability, although a small step, creates a much bigger impact. Poverty isn’t their fault, but don’t you think they deserve a shot at defeating it?

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Empowering 185 young girls and women from low-income communities in Mumbai with employable skills training

Roshni's education was cut short when her father refused to let her travel alone. However, her eagerness to learn never waned, and her life changed when she was offered a seat at the Beautician and Haircare Course. Roshni's talent became apparent as she attended almost every class and absorbed new concepts quickly. After completing the course, Roshni used her skills to make a living, offering beauty services to her neighbours, friends, and relatives. Her confidence grew as she transformed from a quiet, shy girl to an outgoing, self-assured young woman. Today, Roshni dreams of opening her own Beauty and Haircare boutique in her community, providing a source of empowerment for other young women. Her story is a testament to the power of education and skills training to transform lives and create a brighter future for all, especially those from marginalized communities.

19-year-old Urmila Yadav grew up in a slum in north Mumbai, where further education was an unaffordable dream. Urmila nurtured her creativity by observing the beautiful mehndi designs the women artisans in her community created. Urmila couldn't enroll in a professional mehndi design course as the fee was too steep. That's when she was welcomed into our two-month mehndi course, conducted within her slum community. Initially shy, Urmila gradually blossomed in class, enjoying the Indian, Arabic, Pakistani, Western, Moroccan, and bridal mehndi designs taught. She also learned valuable life skills like effective communication and a positive mindset. Urmila successfully completed the course and appeared for the final mehndi test, graduating with a certificate. Today, she takes orders for mehndi, charging Rs. 100 per hand and can engage and retain new customers, thanks to her new skills.

Anuradha grew up in a slum community near Mumbai's largest garbage dump. She and her family lived in poverty, struggling for necessities like water, electricity, sanitation, and education. Despite these challenges, Anuradha had a dream of picking up a vocational skill to set herself on steady financial ground. Her desire led her to a brand-new Beautician & Hair Care Course run by Vision Rescue in a neighbouring slum community. Anuradha proved to be an eager learner, regularly attending classes, and participating in activities. She graduated from the course and received her very first independent order completing facials for a client, earning her first income. Since then, she has built up a clientele of 4-5 orders each month and is growing in confidence. Her dream is to become a professional beautician, working in salons in Mumbai, and eventually opening her own salon to empower other women in her community. Anuradha's determination to overcome her circumstances and lift others around her is an inspiration.

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Empowering 185 young girls and women from low-income communities in Mumbai with employable skills training

Job-ready skills

Employment Opportunities

Self-help Groups

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