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Women Empowerment
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FOR NATION BUILDING.
WHY WOMEN EMPOWERMENT?
Over the past decade, gender equality has been recognized as crucial not only to the health of nations but also to their social and economic development. The promotion of gender equality and women empowerment is a key aspect of UNDP’s Sustainable Development Goals. It involves promoting equal rights, opportunities, and access to resources For,enabling them to make independent choices and have control over their lives. Empowered women contribute to economic growth, social progress, and sustainable development. They play active roles in decision-making processes, education, healthcare, and leadership positions. Women empowerment fosters a more balanced and diverse society, where women's voices are heard, their talents are recognized, and their potential is fully realized. It is a vital step towards building a more equitable and harmonious world for all.
WHAT WE DO?
Uttam Foundation’s women empowerment programme Swabhiman, initiated in 2018, reaches out to marginalized and socially-excluded women with interventions in nutrition, healthcare, and livelihood. The programme capacitates women through innovative community practices, empowering them to seek healthcare and bring sustainable changes in the community, while also supporting them to become aware, skilled, and financially independent. Swabhiman also actively works to create a gender equal society, actively engaging men, and boys to participate in the process of women empowerment.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Entrepreneurship and skill development training is provided to women from urban slums and rural areas with limited means owning low scale businesses, giving them access to opportunities for economic empowerment, independence, and leadership.
DIGITAL FINANCIAL LITERACY
The Digital Financial Literacy initiative has been empowering women with the knowledge and skills to effectively navigate the digital financial landscape,This programme provides education and training on various aspects of digital finance, including online banking,.Basic Computer Course introduce beginners to the fundamental concepts and skills required to use a computer effectively.
PROMOTING HEALTH AND HYGIENE
Many women and girls in rural areas use cloth or other unhygienic materials during menstruation, which can lead to infections.
PHYSICAL HEALTH
Regular yoga practice improves flexibility, strength, balance, and posture. It can help reduce the risk of injury, improve circulation, and enhance overall fitness.
CYBER AWARNESS
cyber awareness is crucial for women to protect themselves from online threats, leverage digital opportunities, and contribute to a safer, more equitable digital environment. Women should take proactive steps to understand the risks and tools to defend against cybercrime, ensuring they can use the internet securely and confidently.
GOVT. CONVERGENCE & SYSTEM STRENGTHENING
One of the major interventions under Swabhiman programme is networking with government institutions to enhance community awareness. The community institutions with which the networking is undertaken are Integrated Child Health Scheme (ICDS), health departments, educational institutions and panchayats.