Objectif France - Inde
Objectif France - Inde
Working on sustainable development in India
Women Empowerment
The situation of women in Tamil Nadu: where do we stand?
Still very conservative, Tamil society encounters social issues that negatively affect the daily lives of populations. Many taboos are still anchored, in particular the question of AIDS, the role of women in society, arranged marriages, incestuous relationships, illiteracy, etc. The status of women in Tamil society is defined in relation to men: they are only mothers, daughters or wives of. They have to take care of their entire family, taking care of all the household chores.
In terms of financial independence, women do not have the same opportunities as men. They are less educated, depend on the income of their husbands and are forced to lend them a hand in their agricultural activity, without deriving any social recognition. This lack of financial autonomy places them de facto in an extremely difficult situation if their husband abandons the family, dies or a conflict breaks out with the in-laws.
CURRENT PROJECTS
OFI-SEVAI: Women full of resources
Located on the east coast of Tamil Nadu, on the edge of the Indian Ocean, this project offers women in rural and isolated villages opportunities to emancipate themselves through two programs:
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a professional training program in computer science, sewing and nursing aid. They allow young women to then follow professional internships, improve their employability in the labor market and they can emancipate themselves financially,
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a training program for 100 Self Help Groups aimed at creating economic activity in the region. This involves bringing together 12 to 20 women living below the poverty line so that they have access to government microcredits at very low rates allowing them to launch an economic activity. As part of this program, many training courses are provided, both on the skills necessary to run an economic activity (accounting, management, vocational training, etc.) and on personal development (awareness of the role of women in society , hygiene and health, etc.).
Thanks to this project, women acquire knowledge and skills enabling them to work and gain social recognition from this work. They can either start their own business thanks to SHGs or find a job.
OFI-SEVAI: A power for tomorrow
The objective of the project is to promote the empowerment of women by creating 100 new SHG groups in the Trichy region . It aims to provide marginalized women with the tools necessary for their social emancipation and economic independence. Through women, this project aims to promote food security through sustainable agriculture.
To support these programs, OFI is funding the renovation of four training centers.
OFI-SEVAI: Women full of resources
Located on the east coast of Tamil Nadu, on the edge of the Indian Ocean, this project offers women in rural and isolated villages opportunities to emancipate themselves through two programs:
-
a professional training program in computer science, sewing and nursing aid. They allow young women to then follow professional internships, improve their employability in the labor market and they can emancipate themselves financially,
-
a training program for 100 Self Help Groups aimed at creating economic activity in the region. This involves bringing together 12 to 20 women living below the poverty line so that they have access to government microcredits at very low rates allowing them to launch an economic activity. As part of this program, many training courses are provided, both on the skills necessary to run an economic activity (accounting, management, vocational training, etc.) and on personal development (awareness of the role of women in society , hygiene and health, etc.).
Thanks to this project, women acquire knowledge and skills enabling them to work and gain social recognition from this work. They can either start their own business thanks to SHGs or find a job.
OFI-SEVAI: A power for tomorrow
The objective of the project is to promote the empowerment of women by creating 100 new SHG groups in the Trichy region . It aims to provide marginalized women with the tools necessary for their social emancipation and economic independence. Through women, this project aims to promote food security through sustainable agriculture.
To support these programs, OFI is funding the renovation of four training centers.
