Women Empowerment

Women play a central role in rural families, local economies and community institutions. Yet their contribution is often limited by unequal access to income, assets, skills, information and decision-making opportunities.

TSRD supports rural women in organising themselves, building financial and livelihood capabilities, participating in local institutions and developing confidence as community leaders. Self-Help Groups serve as important platforms for savings, credit, collective enterprise, awareness building and mutual support.

The programmes encourage women to move from participation to leadership and from economic contribution to greater ownership of decisions affecting their families and communities.

Key Focus Areas

1. Formation and strengthening of Self-Help Groups
2. Savings, credit and financial literacy
3. Livelihood and enterprise development
4. Vocational and entrepreneurship training
5. Women’s leadership and decision-making
6. Awareness of rights and public services
7. Maternal health, nutrition and wellbeing
8. Participation in community institutions

Our Approach

TSRD creates safe and inclusive spaces where women can learn, organize and act collectively. Training is supported by mentoring, practical livelihood opportunities, institutional linkages and continued engagement with families and community leaders.

Intended Outcomes

1. Increased economic participation by women
2. Improved access to savings and financial services
3. Stronger women-led enterprises
4. Greater involvement in household decisions
5. Increased representation in community institutions
6. Improved confidence, mobility and leadership