Support Women Empowerment In India

  India is no alien to gender based discrimination, abuse, and violence. Though the state of affairs in the middle and upper classes of Indian society has improved over the last couple of decades, the plight of women in marginalised communities hasn’t seen much change. This is despite the fact that the government bodies as well as NGO for women in India are exercising all their might to bring about a change. So, what is missing? Why do we still have gender discrimination in the country, and what all must be done to change the scenario? In this article, we try to answer these pressing questions.  Awareness In today’s fast-paced world dominated by social media, it has become quite easy to ignore the condition of women in India and the gender discrimination they have to face almost on a daily basis. The first step towards creating an unbiased society, therefore, is increasing awareness about the issues faced by women in India. Once people realise how grim the state of affairs is...

The novel Coronavirus, or more commonly called COVID-19, brought the entire world to a standstill, taking millions of lives and adversely impacting countless others. While the gravity of the pandemic may have subsided to a certain degree, its impact can be seen vividly in all parts of the world, especially in developing economies, such as India. According to a report by India Today, ever since the start of the pandemic, more than 12 crore people have lost their jobs, with the impact of the loss extending to their immediate families. In times like these, it is a social and moral responsibility of every person to do all that they can to help organizations fight COVID-19 and help restore normalcy in the lives of those affected. The question is, what can you do to help organizations fight COVID-19? In this blog post, we answer this question. Read on.  Donate to NGOs It goes without saying that all government and healthcare bodies involved in the fight against COVID-19 are working tire...

Due to gender discrimination and inequality issues in India, women from several walks of life have been deprived of economic opportunities, with backward and marginal communities being the worst affected. Organizations working for gender equality in India are helping women and girls from several marginal and backward communities to rise from their current economic condition. This not only makes women financially independent, but also invariably leads to a future where both the genders find equal opportunities for growth in life. Continuing on the subject, in this post, we present four ways in which NGOs are shaping gender equality in India. Read on. 1. Providing Safe Schooling for Girl Children In several rural areas and across marginal communities in India, girl children are still threatened by anti-social forces that prevent them from attending school, receiving an education, and climbing up the socio-economic ladder safely. NGO for women and girls education in India have been work...

Gender problems are rampant around the world, but here in India, we have a unique mix of gender discrimination and discrimination on the basis of caste as well. NGOs working for women empowerment in India , at such a juncture, encourage women to participate in the social and political sectors that are generally discriminatory on the basis of gender. This, in turn, sets the foundation stone for progressive change and development. Women empower NGOs, therefore, help women and girls uphold the rights provided by the constitution and legislation in India. Continuing on the subject, in this blog, we outline the impact of NGOs on women empowerment in India. Read on.  Providing Personality Development Training NGOs train girls and women from backward communities and give them the opportunity to work independently for improving their social and monetary status. They also instill a sense of leadership and accountability to help women take ownership of their lives and steer their career in ...

The COVID-19 crisis has greatly affected people from all walks of life. That said, daily wage earners, elderly, and women from marginalized communities are the worst hit. While women empowerment organizations and NGOs are working to their fullest capacity to help the needy, their efforts can be greatly amplified when you too can do your bit and support them. Continuing on the subject, this blog post, we will talk about four ways you can help during the ongoing coronavirus crisis and make a difference. 1. Support NGOs COVID-19 is creating new needs while putting significant financial pressure on a number of NGOs and women empowerment organizations in India. While NGO for women and women’s resilience programs are working hard to meet these needs, they would definitely benefit from extra support, be it voluntary or monetary, during these difficult times. As a part of this ongoing battle, we can help these organizations by making an online donation towards a reputable NGO for women in Ind...

One of the most effective ways to achieve women empowerment is by including women workers in the country’s workforce and help them become a contributing member of their households. That being said, women are not being given enough opportunities to contribute to the workforce, restricting them from becoming financially independent. According to the United Nations Development Programme’s Gender Inequality Index, India ranks 127 among the 152 countries on the list. Women’s livelihood projects in India, at such a juncture, allow women workers to put their skills to use and find a financial footing. Continuing on the subject, in this post, we share three women’s livelihood projects in India you need to know. Read on.  1. Women+Water Women+Water is a program aimed at empowering women workers of the garment industry. Despite being the largest employer of women, the industry does not provide much scope in terms of career advancement and skill development. This in turn prevents women...

Education not only has the power to change an individual’s life, but also acts as a weapon to eradicate various prevalent social issues. Ill-practices such as child marriage, female genital mutilation, and domestic violence can be successfully eradicated when girls of the country are educated and made aware of their basic rights. Continuing on the subject, in this blog post, we discuss four reasons why girl child education is important. Read on. 1. Prevents Child Marriage Girls, especially those belonging to the marginalised sections of the society are married off before they turn 18. At an age when they should be pursuing education, they are expected to do daily chores at home and take care of the young ones. Education enlightens girls about the importance of self-growth and how they can become a contributing member of their family and the country. Reputable girls’ education charities are organizing initiatives such as women’s leadership program to instill qualities of indepen...