Enabling Livelihoods: Empowering Rural Women Entrepreneurs for a Brighter Future
According to researches on rural
women’s participation in the economy, women entrepreneurs contribute around 3% of India’s GDP,
and this number is steadily growing. As more women venture into businesses, they are creating new
economic opportunities, reshaping their lives, and, in turn, their communities.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs : Empowering Women Through Entrepreneurship Across East and North East India
Since 2023, we are working to strengthen Women Entrepreneurship across North and North-East India, with a special focus on geographically remote areas.
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Rising Women: Exploring New Sectors, Embracing Collaborations
According to the PLFS Report, the female labor force participation in India rose by 4.2% in 2022-23 compared to the previous year. However, more advocacy is still needed to increase the number of women in the workforce. It is the need of the time to find more ways to generate employment for women by exploring new sectors and tools that are being used worldwide to harness women’s potential across sectors in diverse roles and the roles of network in fostering collaboration for growth.
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Beauty Entrepreneur and their Organic Method ft. Dipika Jalan & Reshmi Mukherjee
Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey often involves a blend of challenges and inspiration. In a recent live session, Deepika Jalan and Reshmi Mukherjee shared their unique paths to establishing sustainable businesses.
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Skills4Productivity: A guide to 21st century skills
In the changing nature of work where more focus is given to acquiring a specific variety of skills, including knowing certain technical tools, life skills, negotiation skills etc., dialogues on how to equip workers on upskilling and re-skilling become important.
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Empowering Women in the Workplace: The Journey of "Women Welding the Workplace
In a world striving for equality and inclusivity, initiatives that champion women’s empowerment and economic participation are crucial for driving meaningful change. One such remarkable project, “Women Welding the Workplace (WWW),” has been making waves since its inception in 2021. A collaboration between Contact Base and the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, with a clear vision […]
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