Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in India are working to make society more equitable for women community. Despite progress made over the past few decades, there is still a way to go before women in India have equal rights and opportunities as men. NGOs are doing important work to help close this gap. They provide education and training programs, advocate for change, and create support networks for women community. By supporting these efforts, we can help to create a more equitable society for all Indians.
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In this blog post, we will explore the work of some of these organizations and discuss the impact they are having on Indian women community. How they are working hard in making society more equitable for women. These organizations provide educational resources and job training to help women gain the skills they need to succeed in the workforce.
- Gramin Vikas Evam Chetna Sansthan: This nonprofit organization for women works to improve rural areas and underprivileged communities, empower women, support craftsmen and provide jobs. Gramin Vikas Evam Chetan Sansthan(GVCS) was founded in 1998 in Barmer, Rajasthan. It is committed to empowering women entrepreneur artisans by making handicrafts a viable means of home-based employment for financial independence.
- Milaan Foundation: Milaan Foundation envisions an inclusive and equal world, where every girl has the knowledge, skill and social environment to pursue her dreams and explore her full potential. The foundation as an NGO for women and girls believes in the power of girls to be leaders, driving intergenerational and systemic change, especially in economically and socially challenged communities, making them inclusive places of opportunity and equality.
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