Kameri program empowers poor and literarily deficit women to become entrepreneurs. SWCF provides skills, knowledge, and financial support to help them establish successful startups and achieve economic independence.
Shakuntla Watts Charitable Foundation (SWCF) introduces the Kameri program, a pioneering initiative designed to empower poor and literarily deficit women to become successful entrepreneurs. This comprehensive program provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and financial support to help women establish and sustain their own startups, ultimately achieving economic independence.
Through the Kameri program, SWCF aims to bridge the gap between economic disparity and entrepreneurial aspirations. By imparting essential business skills, providing access to financial resources, and fostering a supportive ecosystem, we enable women to transform their lives and become self-sufficient. Our goal is to empower women to take control of their economic futures, creating a brighter tomorrow for themselves, their families, and their communities. By supporting women entrepreneurs, we contribute to a more inclusive and prosperous society.
A group of 25 women are engaged in the environmentally sustainable income generating activity of making cloth bags thereby each generating an average income of Rs. 8,000- Rs. 12,000 per month. We got this opportunity while partnering with Allonsi which is a brand of premium handcrafted leather shoes for men and women in USA. Allonsi is committed towards welfare of underprivileged women globally and thus chose to represent the vulnerable women from Shakuntla Watts Charitable Foundation as its brand ambassador.
Today cloth bags have a huge demand in the market as a substitute of poly bags due to its hazardous effects which is known to one and all.
A total of 57 women in SWCF are being trained in making home decoration related items which adds to the aesthetic value for the homes. This includes products like – smocking cushions, Ganesha wall hangings and wall paintings.
These items are being sold online and offline to provide immediate income to the participants. Apart from the skill training regarding the above-mentioned art forms, the participants have received training on Market research, product management, budgeting and cost cutting for understanding the core of the process.
Another group of women are being trained for designing women’s dresses – both ethnic as well as western outfits which are having modern day USPs at very reasonable prices. These designers have received adequate training from SWCF regarding various aspects and processes involved in making dresses. Instead of going for job opportunities in any boutique, these women preferred to initiate a start-up thus aiming to become a leading brand in Delhi/NCR.
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