What women empowerment really means
Education 📚 – equal access to schooling and skill development
Economic independence 💼 – jobs, fair wages, entrepreneurship, financial literacy
Health & safety 🩺 – access to healthcare, nutrition, and protection from violence
Decision-making power 🗳️ – voice in family, community, and leadership
Legal rights & equality ⚖️ – freedom from discrimination, early marriage, and exploitation
Examples of women empowerment activities
Skill training (tailoring, digital skills, beauty, handicrafts)
Self-help groups & micro-loans
Girls’ education support
Awareness programs on health, hygiene, and legal rights
Leadership & confidence-building workshops
🌾 RURAL WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM IDEAS
1. Skill-to-Income Program
Goal: Make women financially independent
Activities:
Tailoring, embroidery, handloom, candle/soap making
Organic farming, mushroom cultivation
Poultry, goat rearing, dairy basics
Outcome: Women earn from home + local markets
Legal Awareness & Safety Program
Objective: Rights, safety & dignity ⚖️
Activities:
Awareness on:
Domestic Violence Act
Workplace harassment laws
Marriage, divorce & maintenance rights
Self-defense basics
Free legal counseling camps
Outcome:
Women aware of their rights
Increased confidence & safety