“HAPPIER A WOMAN, HAPPIER IS THE FAMILY”<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Poonam, Varanasi\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Poonam, a 40-year-old resident of Ojrapatti village in Varanasi district, exemplifies the transformative power of microenterprise and community support. Facing adversity and poverty, she joined the Kanha Self-Help Group (SHG) with her husband, Shri Bishnu Vishwakarma, a farmer struggling with 1 acre of unirrigated land as their sole source of income. Their family of two daughters and a son depended on agriculture for their livelihood and often had to work as daily labourers to make ends meet. <\/span><\/p>\n

Poonam’s financial condition was dire, burdened by high-interest debts from moneylenders and the humiliation that came with it. <\/span>Yet, Poonam’s life took a significant turn on January 10, 2020, when, as an SHG member, she secured a loan of Rs. 7,000. With this, she opened the “Tamana retail shop” on April 20, 2021. Poonam sourced products like phenyl, Harpic (toilet cleaner), and spices from her SHG and received training from Jan Vikas Samiti (JVS) on their production. She also sold sanitary pads, phenyl, Harpic, spices, and ladies’ beauty items. Her daily earnings ranged from Rs. 200 to Rs. 300, leading to a monthly income of Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 3,000, which helped her meet her family’s expenses. Poonam’s success has not only improved her family’s financial stability but also changed the way she is perceived in her community. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

She is now respected and appreciated as an active participant in her family, SHG, and society’s decision-making processes. Her inspiring journey is a testament to the power of micro-enterprise and community support, illustrating how, with determination and hard work, one can break free from poverty’s cycle and strive for a better future. Poonam’s story is a shining example of how microfinance, coupled with institutional support and individual resilience, can empower individuals to transform their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For this purpose, JVS has established a favourable environment for women\u2019s entire development through beneficial economic and social policies, enabling them to reach their full potential for equal access to participation and decision-making.\u00a0 To strengthen women\u2019s collective power, the organization intervenes through the development of Self-Help Groups, Community Based Organizations, and Federations, among others. Through dedicated efforts, we’ve formed 832 self-help groups, 3 Federations and 82 Community-Based Organizations of existing 7 blocks in 226 Panchayats of three districts, namely Varanasi, Jaunpur and Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. The community-based organisations or women’s pressure groups (PGs) at the panchayat level serve as platforms for collaborative discussions and actions on issues that impact women’s lives and livelihoods at the micro and macro levels. JVS’s comprehensive approach to women’s empowerment encompasses economic, social, and political dimensions, resulting in tangible improvements in the lives and livelihoods of women in underprivileged areas. Jan Vikas Samiti is actively seeking to organize women in Farmer Interest Group (FIG), cooperative societies and Farmers Producers Organisation (FPO) to empower them in their farm-based and other entrepreneurial activities fostering financial sustainability and promoting women’s economic independence. 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Through educational campaigns, workshops, and community engagements, we aim to shed light on the pressing challenges women face, from health and well-being-related issues to gender-based violence By fostering dialogue and networking among women\u2019s formal and informal groups we strive to create a more inclusive society where women’s voices are heard and respected. As a result, women have gained confidence and economic opportunities, and are moving towards shaping their destinies. This initiative is a beacon of hope, driving progress towards gender equality.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699072859973{background-color: #ffc9c9 !important;}”]132 Training programmes on Constitutional Rights\u00a0 2931 Awareness Building Programme[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”8317,5374″ img_size=”large” css=”.vc_custom_1698995711001{background-color: #000000 !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1696915853933{background-color: #ffcece !important;}”] Capacitating Women [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”8907,9217″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1696914156475{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]The “Capacitating Women” initiative has made significant strides in empowering women. 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