Self-esteem, Unity, Independence
These women and girls face enormous challenges . . . and make a brave leap to be involved in one of the many programs at Sambhali Trust. Your gifts support their efforts.
At each Sambhali Trust Empowerment Center, women attend a vocational training program in sewing and embroidery along with classes in Hindi, English, math and self-defense, and weekly educational workshops on a variety of subjects from health and nutrition to business skills and women’s rights. Graduates receive a sewing machine to continue the road to economic empowerment.
At the Sheerni Boarding Home, girls from rural villages in the Thar desert who began life headed towards early marriage and bare literacy are instead able to attend a good school and go on to college. The boarding home emphasizes academic excellence along with developing self-esteem and leadership skills as avenues to greater independence.
The Nirbhaya (“Fearless”) project supports survivors of gender-based violence through psychological and legal counseling and access to needed services. The project also takes action to prevent rape, domestic violence, sexual abuse and harassment, forced marriage, and acid attacks through a community outreach and education campaign.
Thanks to your generosity, we are funding all of these projects as well as emergency relief in response to the covid crisis in India including food, masks, and medical supplies.
Together with your support, these brave women and girls find their voices and determine their futures.Please join us by donating today. Thank you!