Women Empowerment
"The seeds of success in every nation on earth are best planted on women and children."
- Joyce Banda
At SCODWES, we focus on promoting Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDP) and livelihood training for women, equipping them with the skills to start businesses or gain meaningful employment. Through capacity building and training, we enhance leadership abilities and emphasize financial discipline, empowering women to make positive changes in their lives. We also create inclusive opportunities for children by supporting education, nutrition, and healthcare. Our Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) initiatives address hygiene and sanitation needs, contributing to the overall well-being of the communities we serve. Together, we strive to uplift women, empower children, and create healthier, thriving communities.
We are dedicated to empowering and enhancing the well-being of women and children. Through a range of socio-economic initiatives, we strive to uplift the lives of rural and urban poor women. Our programs focus on promoting entrepreneurship, providing livelihood training, and empowering women with leadership skills. By creating inclusive opportunities for children, we aim to eradicate hunger, malnutrition, and poverty, fostering a community of healthy living.
Our major works!
Under the UTKARSHA project, SCODWES, in collaboration with NABARD, ICICI Bank, SCODWES Mahila Souhardha, Sirsi, and SUCO Bank, established 2,015 SHGs and provided loans/micro-credits of ₹99.37 crore, along with training on income-generating activities
SCODWES, in partnership with the Desai Foundation, conducted menstrual health awareness programs in Haveri and Uttara Kannada, benefiting 79,536 women and girls
Through Help-Desk programs, we spread awareness of government schemes and distributed Asani sanitary napkins to over 10,100 women, benefiting a total of 177,924 womens
SCODWES runs the Santwana program in Dandeli, providing legal assistance, temporary shelter, training, and rehabilitation for women victims of dowry, sexual harassment, and domestic violence, benefited 511 women
Implemented the Swadhar Greh program to support distressed women and children in the district, currently benefiting 235 individuals with support and livelihood opportunities
Over 24,623 women are organized through more than 2,015 Self-Help Groups (SHGs). A total of 543 cases have been addressed under the Santwana program.
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