Overview
From 2013 to 2026, Hope for Human Society successfully implemented a women’s empowerment and rural livelihood programme across more than 90 villages in the Kalsi and Vikasnagar blocks of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. During this period, the organization formed 95 Self-Help Groups (SHGs), connecting 950 rural women with financial inclusion, savings, leadership development, and livelihood opportunities. The initiative directly benefited approximately 950 households, positively impacting more than 6,650 people. Nearly 60% of the women adopted self-employment and income-generating activities, improving their economic well-being. The programme strengthened women’s confidence, enhanced community participation, promoted social inclusion, and established a sustainable and replicable model for women-led rural development in Uttarakhand.
Objectives
✅ Successfully formed and strengthened 95 Self-Help Groups across rural communities.
✅ Empowered 950 women through collective action, leadership, and financial inclusion.
✅ Promoted regular savings and improved financial literacy among rural women members.
✅ Enhanced sustainable livelihood opportunities through self-employment initiatives.
✅ Improved household incomes by supporting income-generating economic activities.
✅ Strengthened women's confidence, decision-making, and community leadership skills.
✅ Encouraged social inclusion and active participation in local development processes.
✅ Benefited approximately 950 households and positively impacted over 6,650 people.
✅ Built resilient rural communities through women-led development and collaboration.
✅ Successfully achieved the mission of sustainable women’s empowerment and livelihoods.
Key Activities
✅ Conducted community awareness campaigns for the formation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
✅ Identified and mobilized rural women to become active members of Self-Help Groups.
✅ Organized regular SHG meetings to promote savings, discipline, and transparency.
✅ Facilitated bank account opening and strengthened financial inclusion among women.
✅ Conducted skill development, entrepreneurship, and livelihood training programmes.
✅ Provided technical guidance and support for sustainable income-generating activities.
✅ Organized leadership and capacity-building workshops to strengthen women's participation.
✅ Conducted awareness programmes on government schemes, social rights, and financial literacy.
✅ Regularly monitored, mentored, and strengthened the institutional capacity of SHGs.
✅ Empowered rural women through sustainable livelihoods and inclusive community development.
Project Impact
From 2013 to 2026, this initiative created a significant and lasting impact on women’s empowerment and sustainable rural livelihoods across the targeted villages of Uttarakhand. Through the formation of 95 Self-Help Groups (SHGs), 950 rural women were mobilized and connected with financial inclusion, regular savings, leadership development, and self-employment opportunities. As a result, nearly 60% of the women successfully engaged in income-generating activities, leading to improved household incomes and enhanced economic stability. The project directly and indirectly benefited approximately 950 households, positively impacting more than 6,650 rural residents. It strengthened women's confidence, decision-making abilities, leadership skills, and participation in community development. The initiative also promoted social inclusion, economic resilience, and self-reliance, establishing a sustainable and replicable model for women-led rural development that continues to inspire communities across Uttarakhand.
Self-Help Group Meeting at Khatar Gram Panchayat
Self-Help Group Meeting at Kedarawala Gram Panchayat
Self-Help Group Meeting in the Development Block of Devprayag
Self-Help Group Meeting at Langha Gram Panchayat
Self-Help Group Meeting at Vijau Village
Self-Help Group Meeting at Uproli Gram Panchayat