Capacity Building for Long-Term Sustainability of Rural Women in India

BGR partner Building Bridges India (BBI) supports economically disadvantaged rural families in southern Punjab, where rural women face limited non-agricultural job opportunities and often struggle to financially support their families. BBI’s mission is to uplift rural women through educational programs and services that enable women to achieve economic self-reliance and emerge as change agents within their communities.

This project supports vocational training programs providing coursework in sewing and embroidery, garment and home décor design, and business, marketing, and entrepreneurship skills to women in need. Initially created to meet the needs of widows, the program has expanded to include a wider cross section of rural women and has placed a great emphasis on developing mutual support. BBI also provides its students with education about the economic impacts of gender inequality along with literacy classes, counseling opportunities, and financial education. This project will provide training to 245 women.