Needs Assessment and Identification of Key Issues
To better understand the challenges faced by adolescent girls and women, Shakuntla Watts Charitable Foundation (SWCF) conducted a comprehensive need assessment study in targeted geographical locations. The study involved:
- Door-to-door surveys
- Evaluation of community problems
- Prioritization of needs with local community leaders
- Awareness campaigns to disseminate information about SWCF initiatives
Key Issues Identified
The assessment revealed the following major issues:
- Poverty
- Illiteracy
- Lack of skill education
- Early marriage
- Maltreatment within the family
- Patriarchal society
- Marital issues
- Alcoholism
- Exploitation at the workplace
- Sexual abuse
- Safety concerns
Interventions and Strategies
To address these issues, SWCF implements the following interventions:
- Capacity building
- Community-based project development
- Skill training programs
- Entrepreneurial platforms
- Awareness building in government schools
- Legal help and awareness
- Livelihood connects
Working Approach
SWCF’s working approach involves:
- Leveraging government schemes
- Stakeholder involvement
- Women’s Skill Academy
- Community outreach
- Corporate and donor support for financial resources
- Voluntary engagement
- Impact assessment
