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Social and Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth

Overview
The SATRA-EDGH-INDIA project aims to economically empower 300 women and 150 youth from eight villages in Assam’s "Char Area" in Darrang District. The target groups include minority SC (Scheduled Caste), OBC (Other Backward Communities), and general communities, who are economically and socially vulnerable. The project is supported by EDGH Luxembourg and spans three years.

Objectives-
Economic Empowerment of Women:

  • Specific Objective: Increase economic opportunities for 300 women in Eri silk farming and weaving.

  • Targeted Results: Women are trained in manufacturing and marketing weaving inputs and outputs.

  • Activities:Organize women into clusters, provide training in Eri silk farming and weaving, support income generation initiatives, and facilitate participation in government handloom fairs and market linkages.

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Current Progress

  • Cluster Formation and Training: Women have been organized into clusters and have undergone various trainings in Eri silk, farming and weaving.

  • Income Generation: Women clusters have initiated income generation activities with support in the form of raw materials and training on value addition and trading practices.

  • Youth Skill Development:Youth groups have been formed, and training on vermi-composting and beekeeping has commenced. Career workshops and linkage to government schemes are ongoing.

Skill Development of Youth:

  • Specific Objective: Develop skills of 150 youth (100 girls and 50 boys).

  • Targeted Results: Youth are trained in eco-friendly agro-based and alternative livelihood skills.

  • Activities:Form youth groups, provide training in agro-based livelihoods and beekeeping, and link youths with government livelihood schemes.

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Conclusion

The SATRA-EDGH-INDIA project is making significant strides in economically empowering women and youth in Assam. Despite facing natural and policy-related challenges, the project has fostered community cohesion and increased gender awareness. Continued focus on training, market linkages, and collaboration with government agencies will be crucial in achieving the project’s long-term goals.

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Namita's story is one of remarkable empowerment and transformation. As a talented weaver in our program, which is dedicated to empowering women through the entire production process of eri silk, Namita has achieved something extraordinary. In a society where the weaving of cloth is traditionally seen as women's work, she defied social norms by teaching her husband the art of weaving. This achievement is not just about skill transfer; it symbolizes breaking down deeply ingrained gender roles and challenging societal stigmas.

 

In their remote community, where tradition often dictates strict roles, Namita and her husband have become beacons of change. Their partnership, built on love and mutual support, exemplifies what true empowerment looks like. Through her actions, Namita has shown that when barriers are broken, the entire community can begin to see new possibilities. This couple's journey is a testament to the power of unity and the impact of our program, which aims to uplift and transform lives through the art and craft of eri silk production.

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