Women Empowerment & Livelihood
Gender equity is central to the VIOR Foundation’s work. We enable women to become economically independent, confident decision-makers and community leaders.
Key Programme Areas
Skill Development for Women
- Livelihood-oriented skills for homemakers and women workers
- Market-relevant vocational training
Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Support
- Business development and mentoring
- Support for micro-enterprises and income generation activities
Financial Literacy & SHG Strengthening
- Financial inclusion and money management training
- Strengthening and federating Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
- Leadership development within women’s collectives
Impact
- 50,000+ women trained through SHGs across Maharashtra
- 800+ women entrepreneurs supported
- Large-scale women livelihood programmes implemented in Dharavi and rural regions