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Women Empowerment Programme - 2017
Year: 2017
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Gender Equality, Mental Health & Safe Spaces
Programme at a Glance
₹
50,360
Budget Used
1,790
Total Reach
◎
200
Direct Beneficiaries
1,590
Indirect Beneficiaries
↗
1 : 8
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Women Empowerment Programme was implemented by The Dream Welfare Society to strengthen the social, economic, and personal empowerment of women from vulnerable communities. The programme focused on improving women’s confidence, livelihood participation, financial independence, and decision-making power within households and communities. The programme engaged women participants, directly benefiting individuals and indirectly impacting people across households and communities. The overall outreach highlights the strong multiplier effect of women-centered interventions and their role in driving inclusive and sustainable development.
Key Findings
- Women empowerment generates multi-dimensional impact
- Economic independence strengthens household resilience
- Social confidence drives long-term behavioral change
- Women-led interventions create strong household and community multiplier effects
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Women Empowerment Programme - 2017 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Budget | ₹ 50,360 |
| Direct Impact | 200 |
| Indirect Impact | 1,590 |
| Total Reach | 1,790 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Social and cultural barriers limiting women’s participation
- Traditional gender roles restricting mobility and decision-making
- Balancing household responsibilities with programme participation
- Limited prior exposure to income-generating activities
- Need for extended confidence-building and handholding
Learnings
- Continuous engagement builds confidence and trust
- Peer support and group-based learning improve participation
- Skills training combined with rights, health, and financial literacy delivers stronger outcomes
- Women feel more confident when learning alongside peers with shared challenges
Methodology
- Interviews and group discussions with women beneficiaries
- Observation of skill development and livelihood activities
- Household-level discussions on income contribution and decision-making
- Cross-verification with field staff, community leaders, and SHG members
Impact Analysis
- Improved access to skill development and income-generating opportunities
- Increased women’s contribution to household income
- Enhanced financial literacy and savings behavior
- Greater participation in self-employment and micro-enterprise
- Reduced vulnerability to financial shocks
- Increased confidence and self-esteem among women
- Greater participation in household and community decision-making
- Improved awareness of health, education, and rights
- Strengthened social networks and peer support systems
- Positive role-model effect for girls and young women
- Continued engagement of women in livelihood activities
- Formation and strengthening of women’s groups and networks
- Increased household and community acceptance of women’s roles
- Long-term behavioral and social change
- Expansion of skill-based training aligned with market demand
- Strengthening of Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
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