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  During the last couple of decades, India has made great strides towards attaining gender equality, but still, when it comes to entrepreneurship, women, especially in marginalised communities, continue to face various obstacles. As it goes without saying that entrepreneurship is one of the keys to empowering Indian women, it is important to address and help them overcome the challenges they face, which also happens to be one of the core focus areas of various NGOs for women in the country. Continuing on the subject, in this article, we will discuss what should be done to promote women entrepreneurship in India's marginalised communities. Quality Education and Training First and foremost, in order to empower India’s marginalised women, they must have easy access to quality education and training. Most of the marginalised communities in India lack the education and training necessary for people to achieve their true potential, and bridging the gap, therefore, can go a long way towa...

  While India is known the world over for its geological diversity and richness, there is definitely a price to pay. Being surrounded by mountain ranges and coastlines, the country is highly vulnerable to disasters such as earthquakes, floods, cyclones, and landslides, which cause widespread damage and loss of life. While the government is always trying its best to deal with such events, NGOs’ role in disaster management and preparedness has also been laudable. Many disaster relief NGOs have been instrumental in helping India prepare for and manage disasters. Let’s take a closer look at how non-profit disaster relief organisations are helping India in disaster preparedness and management. Increasing Awareness ​​One of the primary ways NGOs are helping India in disaster preparedness is by raising awareness about disasters and their impact. They provide information on what to do in case of a disaster, such as how to evacuate safely and how to access emergency services. Such awareness...

  A lot has been said and written about India’s education system and how it has produced innumerable thought leaders, including a number of top executives in today’s leading organizations. Although it might seem like the education landscape is the same for all citizens of the country, ground reality is quite different. Until recently, many girls didn't even finish basic schooling, and even today, countless are deprived of this basic right. While many initiatives have been taken by the government and NGOs working for education and women’s rights, quality education continues to be a distant dream for countless girls and women in India, especially in marginalised communities. Although significant ground has been covered, a lot more needs to be done. In this article, we have laid out 5 steps to improve the education landscape for women. A Strong Foundation for Early Development Early childhood disadvantages are difficult to reverse, but with the right ECD (Early Childhood Development) ...

  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 ...