Women’s Self-Reliance Initiatives

Empowering women with training and funding for co-op businesses.

Key Programs and Initiatives:

  • Women Empowerment Programs are active in 195 village Panchayats across seven blocks in Trichy District.
  • Skills Training is provided annually to 4,200 unemployed youth, equipping them for regular jobs with sustainable incomes.
  • Inclusion and Development for Differently Abled Persons, focusing on the rights of 9,222 differently-abled individuals.
  • Linking Farmers Forums with government departments and support organizations both locally and internationally.
  • Integrated Empowerment Programs for disadvantaged communities, including transgender and other vulnerable sections of society.
  • Coordination of 609 Student Environment Groups in Trichy District, promoting clean and green living practices.
  • IVI (Iyarkai Velaan Inaiyam) is a network in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry supporting eco-farming enterprises.
  • Our core belief is: “தங்கம் செய்யாததை சங்கம் செய்யும் “a reflection of our conviction that the success of People’s Organizations lies in their commitment to common good and shared progress.

People’s Organizations of Women, and Differently Abled Persons for Rights and Responsibilities:

From the beginning, VOICE Trust emphasized that the Sangams (self-help groups) of women, men, and differently-abled individuals should focus on the development of individuals, the progress of resource-poor families, and the prosperity of communities. This includes economically, socially, and educationally disadvantaged people, without discrimination based on creed, caste, or gender. Therefore, VOICE Trust did not involve itself in micro-credit schemes. Instead, the focus has been on motivating these groups to realize their responsibilities and use their skills and talents for the common good (எல்லாரும் எல்லாமும் நலம் வாழ - "Everyone and Everything Shall Thrive").
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