| Deshpande
Foundation
Hubballi,
Karnataka, India
When one of the Skill in Village (SiV) teachers
reached one girl's school as part of the mobilization, the introduction
to the program piqued her interest. “I felt this would be a great
learning opportunity, and even my teachers encouraged me to join
the program”, she said. Consequently, she convinced her parents
to let her join the program. She had been yearning to enhance
her verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and the program
came in at the right time to assist her in her aspirations.
The Skill in
Village team encouraged her to join the Indian School of Leadership
(ISL) camp, an ecosystem that identifies capable young people
from diverse backgrounds and equips them with the skills and network
to develop into value-driven leaders who can solve complex problems
in their communities. She had to go through multiple interviews
to get selected for the camp. She aspires
to be a doctor and help the people of her village. But one thing
she wishes to start immediately is to inspire more children in
her community, through her story.
Ekal
Vidyalaya
Across India
Micro Entrepreneurship
The program encourages self-sufficiency by providing training,
resources, and mentorship to individuals in villages, helping
them start and sustain small businesses.
Beauty Parlour Training
Ekal trains village women in Beauty Parlour skills and Mehndi
, equipping them with the knowledge and techniques needed to offer
professional beauty services. This empowers them with confidence,
self-reliance, and financial independence.
Handicraft and Artisanal Development
Ekal trains and encourages village communities in carpentry, pottery,
and handicraft to produce marketable products and kindle entrepreneurs
who provide customized solutions in rural development.
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