Skill Development NGO — A Sustainable Livelihood Path towards a Better Future

What is it like to be a woman? Women are often worst affected when it comes to unemployment and poverty.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has estimated that about 70% of India’s total female illiterate population is in the age group of 15 to 35. Lack of education and awareness among women add to the list of problems faced by them.

In this regard, it can be said that India is still a patriarchal society where women are not given equal rights and opportunities as men.

PlanCare’s mission is to ensure that women in India have the resources, skills, and support they need to live safe and empowered lives. To this end, we opened up a free Sewing Center in Delhi with the goal of eradicating financial dependency, societal restrictions, unsafe work environments, and other issues that continue to hinder women even today.

The center offers classes for anyone interested in learning how to sew. We provide all of the materials needed at no cost so that our students can focus on learning without worrying about affording supplies.

The students who come to our center are often in difficult financial situations and cannot afford to buy new cloth or other materials needed to sew dresses.

To address this issue, we designed our classes with sustainability in mind – without incurring additional costs to our students. We began using recycled fabrics that otherwise would have gone into landfills.

Our goal at PlanCare is not only to provide opportunity but also promote sustainability by helping people learn how to reuse what already exists around us instead of creating more waste!

From the start, the goal was to provide sustainable employment opportunities for women in need and those without livelihood.

The course material has been meticulously crafted to ensure that those benefiting gain necessary skills to do this. This includes training on modern machines like an Industrial Sewing Machine and a Fashion Maker Machine, as well as their upkeep and maintenance to guarantee they can become self-reliant.

With nearly 150 students enrolled and undergoing regular training over four different shifts from 11 am to 4 pm, there’s something for everyone. Many participants are household women who join the morning session, and college students pursuing studies in the afternoon, illustrating how valuable this program is for empowering individuals.

Our experienced instructors teach basic sewing techniques such as machine operation and fabric selection as well as more advanced design principles for those who are ready for a challenge.

The learning environment at the sewing center is open and encouraging; we pride ourselves on creating a safe place for our students where they can grow their skills without fear of judgement or ridicule. We also strive to create an atmosphere that values hard work and dedication regardless of background or experience level.

Our efforts have been met with great enthusiasm – since opening, the sewing center has become incredibly popular amongst local females looking for guidance on how best they can use their skillset to make a living wage.

Allowing these women access to equipment such as industrial machines along with expert instruction has enabled them not only to hone their craft but also build confidence in themselves, which is essential when seeking out new job opportunities or launching small businesses independently!

At PlanCare’s Sewing Center we believe everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential regardless of gender or socioeconomic status – which is why we remain committed to providing an accessible environment where all people can learn valuable lifelong skills while working towards greater economic independence along with improved safety standards within their communities.