In accordance with WPC resolutions, WPC India, takes up projects related to Economic Empowerment of Women and Skill Development especially for marginalized women in rural India. One such project, Woman for Woman, is underway nationally.
The unfortunate reality of women in rural India is lack or complete absence of economic activity which may enable to earn a respectable livelihood and be a part of decision making at family unit.
The women population constitutes one half of the world's population and a visible majority of the poor. Women constitute the backbone of the family. They either solely or largely support an increasing number of families. Women have to play multiple roles: a mother, a wife and a host of other roles simultaneously. Every family is dependent on the woman, who is the lady of the house. Children look up to their mother for guidance on social, cultural, educational and religious values. The husband depends on the woman for every aspect of the family life.
Projects aiming to improve the living conditions of the poor cannot, therefore, be effective unless women participate in their formulation and implementation, as contributors as well as beneficiaries.
Although women are the main providers of basic services in poor settlements, their key role remains largely unrecognised. They are subject to special constraints in obtaining adequate housing and in participating in human settlement development efforts at all levels. Equitable distribution of development benefits is a fundamental principle, hence the need to remove these constraints. Empowering women will lead to a well-balanced family structure, which is vital for proper growth of the society.
Objective of the Woman for Woman Centre:
To empower women to support their family and help them in earning their living on a self-sustained basis.
To fulfil this objective, the Centre was opened to impart training as well as develop the entrepreneurial spirit among women. The curriculum has been so designed that the trainee will not only be provided with technical inputs but also will be developed on the behavioural front. The main focus lies on bringing about a personality change in these women so that they can face the challenges in their life independent of men to the benefit and development of the society as a whole.
About the Centre:
Woman for Woman, has been started to meet the needs of the women who come from the poorer strata of the society and so of the underprivileged class. The Centre started with a group of local women who had the urge but lacked the technical support, which would enable them to acquire skills to earn a respectable livelihood. WPC India facilitated the process and gave mentoring to a small group of 6-8 women. Skilled instructors were brought in who have relevant experience in the field and have the willingness to share their knowledge and help people in earning their livelihood.
Infrastructure facilities:
The Centre is being run in an approx. area of 2000 sq.ft.The Centre currently has 8 manual machines which can also be attached with a motors as and when required. It has strength of 28 trainees. A local woman Manager who also takes care of the daily accounts and production is monitoring the Centre. A Delhi based Administrator-cum-Consultant, who is also a Designer, is responsible for the smooth functioning of the entire Centre with her professional & technical support and input. Provided are, 1 main instructor and 2 sub-instructors who not only give classroom training but also give practical training on the machines. The Centre is run 6-8 hrs/day on an average, as there is scarcity of electricity, water and other amenities in rural areas.
The unfortunate reality of women in rural India is lack or complete absence of economic activity which may enable to earn a respectable livelihood and be a part of decision making at family unit.
The women population constitutes one half of the world's population and a visible majority of the poor. Women constitute the backbone of the family. They either solely or largely support an increasing number of families. Women have to play multiple roles: a mother, a wife and a host of other roles simultaneously. Every family is dependent on the woman, who is the lady of the house. Children look up to their mother for guidance on social, cultural, educational and religious values. The husband depends on the woman for every aspect of the family life.
Projects aiming to improve the living conditions of the poor cannot, therefore, be effective unless women participate in their formulation and implementation, as contributors as well as beneficiaries.
Although women are the main providers of basic services in poor settlements, their key role remains largely unrecognised. They are subject to special constraints in obtaining adequate housing and in participating in human settlement development efforts at all levels. Equitable distribution of development benefits is a fundamental principle, hence the need to remove these constraints. Empowering women will lead to a well-balanced family structure, which is vital for proper growth of the society.
Objective of the Woman for Woman Centre:
To empower women to support their family and help them in earning their living on a self-sustained basis.
To fulfil this objective, the Centre was opened to impart training as well as develop the entrepreneurial spirit among women. The curriculum has been so designed that the trainee will not only be provided with technical inputs but also will be developed on the behavioural front. The main focus lies on bringing about a personality change in these women so that they can face the challenges in their life independent of men to the benefit and development of the society as a whole.
About the Centre:
Woman for Woman, has been started to meet the needs of the women who come from the poorer strata of the society and so of the underprivileged class. The Centre started with a group of local women who had the urge but lacked the technical support, which would enable them to acquire skills to earn a respectable livelihood. WPC India facilitated the process and gave mentoring to a small group of 6-8 women. Skilled instructors were brought in who have relevant experience in the field and have the willingness to share their knowledge and help people in earning their livelihood.
Infrastructure facilities:
The Centre is being run in an approx. area of 2000 sq.ft.The Centre currently has 8 manual machines which can also be attached with a motors as and when required. It has strength of 28 trainees. A local woman Manager who also takes care of the daily accounts and production is monitoring the Centre. A Delhi based Administrator-cum-Consultant, who is also a Designer, is responsible for the smooth functioning of the entire Centre with her professional & technical support and input. Provided are, 1 main instructor and 2 sub-instructors who not only give classroom training but also give practical training on the machines. The Centre is run 6-8 hrs/day on an average, as there is scarcity of electricity, water and other amenities in rural areas.