Saheli

Women Empowerment • Rights Awareness • Skills • Confidence • Legal Literacy

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1. Program Overview

Saheli is Sewa Bhav Foundation’s dedicated initiative to empower women socially, emotionally, legally and economically.

Our goal:

“Every woman should know her rights, her voice and her strength.”

Ye program specially Uttarakhand ke context ko dhyaan me rakh kar banaya gaya hai — jahan par:
  • Early marriage
  • Domestic violence
  • Dowry issues
  • Low legal awareness
  • Family restrictions
  • Family restrictions
  • Limited digital skills
  • Lack of confidence
  • Economic dependency

kaafi common challenges hain.

2. Program Modules (Best-in-Class)

A. Legal Rights Awareness

  • Domestic Violence Act
  • Dowry Prohibition Act
  • PNDT Act
  • Police & legal support systems
  • How to file complaints
  • Rights during marriage
  • Rights during separation
  • Protection orders
  • Women helplines

B. Digital Literacy for Women

  • Mobile skills
  • Online safety
  • Basic financial apps
  • Digital payments
  • Cyber fraud prevention

C. Financial Literacy

  • Saving practices
  • Budgeting
  • Banking awareness
  • Zero balance accounts
  • Insurance basics
  • Government schemes

D. Emotional Strength & Confidence Building

  • Self-worth & identity
  • Communication skills
  • Anger/stress management
  • Assertiveness training
  • Overcoming fear & hesitation

E. Skill Development (Basic)

  • Basic computer usage
  • Communication basics
  • Presentation confidence
  • Public speaking
  • Simple livelihood skills (optional customization)

F. Menstrual Hygiene & Health Awareness

  • Hygiene management
  • Breaking taboos
  • School + community sessions

3. Target Groups

  • Adolescent girls
  • Women in communities
  • Housewives
  • Working women
  • College girls
  • Women self-help groups

4. Program Outcomes

  • Women learn to assert rights
  • Improved confidence & communication
  • Awareness of legal protections
  • Better emotional management
  • Digital safety awareness
  • Financial independence foundation
  • Reduced vulnerability
  • Social dignity

5. Program Format

  • Workshops
  • Masterclasses
  • Support circles
  • Interactive role-plays
  • Legal awareness camps
  • Emotional health sessions

6. CSR Scope

Companies can support:

  • Women empowerment camps
  • Digital literacy for women
  • Legal awareness drives
  • Menstrual hygiene initiatives
  • Skill-building programs

CSR receives:

  • Full documentation
  • Photos/videos
  • Impact reports
  • UC