Trinasolar has signed the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), reaffirming its commitment to advancing global gender equality and empowering women. The principles are designed to guide companies in empowering women in the workplace, marketplace, and the general community. They result from collaboration between UN Women and the UN Global Compact. As a global signatory …
Srilakshmi’s ‘Satya Marg’ empowers over 16,000 women in Khammam with skill training, enabling livelihoods and community upliftment through courses, job opportunities, and self-reliance initiatives. From witnessing a small group of curious women peering into a motor-winding training session to leading a transformative movement, Srilakshmi’s journey embodies determination and compassion. In 2007, she founded ‘Satya Marg’, …
The initiative is now a group, consisting of 100 students who now work together with the Niti Aayog, to drive innovation and creativity. A 15-year-old girl from Bengaluru has recently been honoured with the prestigious Diana Award 2024, the highest recognition for young people between the ages of 9 and 25 for their exceptional social …
15-year-old B’luru girl gets Diana Award for empowering students with digital literacy Read More »
Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Himachal Pradesh, supported by the National Rural Employment Mission, have transformed homemakers into confident entrepreneurs. With 43,000 SHGs comprising 4 lakh members, they’re thriving at Saras Fairs. These women earn around Rs 1 lakh annually by selling traditional and organic products, achieving economic independence. Himachal Pradesh’s rural economy is …
Empowerment Revolution: Women SHGs in Himachal Pradesh Thrive Read More »
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC), Varanasi, successfully hosted a transformative training program focused on rice cookie production and micro-enterprise development. Under the project “Promoting Self-Help Group Led Entrepreneurship through Rice Value Addition”, the immersive activity brought together 20 Women Self-Help Group (SHG) members from Odisha and two officials nominated by …
Empowering Odisha women entrepreneurs through rice and millet innovation Read More »
