CASE STUDY: WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Nagalpar is an upper class Hindu community based in a remote village of Anjar. The women in the area made their living as daily workers on the farms. The problem in the area was the lack of unity among the neighbors in the village. Based on an evaluation of their needs PRAYAS organized a local community meeting on women empowerment. Two women took courage to come forward and formed two self-help groups, Laxmima and Hazipir, which ended up having a total of 18 members.

The two groups decided to develop their local handicrafts known as Bharat Kaam to improve their economic situation. After realizing their interest and skills local government officials came out to help them providing employment generating training. Today all the members of the groups earns minimum Rs 700 pr month. With a contribution of Rs 50 pr month from each member in the groups they now have Rs 12.000 in saving. They are using the money to help others to overcome their poverty. 

See also description of Women Empowerment Groups.