Women face significant barriers to employment, including social norms, a lack of flexible work arrangements, and discrimination.

What We Do

Establishing women empowerment projects provides opportunities for women to contribute to family income. It gives them the tools to start businesses or seek employment in more developed areas. To this end, we have partnered with various national and regional entities to provide an official diploma upon course completion. Additionally, we equip women with self-awareness, critical thinking, and communication skills. Through collaborative efforts, the program also includes education on health, well-being, safety, and financial literacy. After completing the program, women receive their diplomas and a microloan, including the equipment and initial supplies. They can then set up a small unit in their village or work for the industry right from their community.

Such economic empowerment has a transformative social impact. Women who become financially independent gain greater confidence, status, and decision-making power within their families. Earning an income “empowers women in more ways than one” – improving their bargaining power at home and even enabling them to have a say in personal and family decisions. The program’s holistic approach (including self-confidence, health, and financial literacy workshops) ensures that women not only learn a trade but also develop leadership skills. Graduates have gone on to become community leaders and mentors for other women, helping to break traditional gender roles and uplift others, according to testimonials. Overall, Aahana’s Hope is creating a new generation of skilled, self-reliant women who drive positive change in their communities.

Skill-set development programs:

• Sewing & Embroidery

• Beautician

• Paper bag making

• Jewelry & Handicrafts

Impact 2022-25

• Empowerment sites: 15

• Women in the program: 934

• First-time employment: 174

• Entrepreneurship: 20