BGR partner Building Bridges India (BBI) works in Sangrur, India, to support and empower women and children from low-caste, impoverished rural families. Among the challenges facing this population are widespread malnutrition, emotional distress, and chronic illness. Many of these women have lost a husband or other important male family member to suicide due to economic hardship and indebtedness.
This project continues to support vocational training programs providing coursework in sewing and embroidery, garment and home décor design, and business 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. In addition to vocational training and lessons in self-sufficiency, Building Bridges India 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 200 women.
BGR partner Building Bridges India (BBI) works in Sangrur, India, to support and empower women and children from low-caste, impoverished rural families. Among the challenges facing this population are widespread malnutrition, emotional distress, and chronic illness. Many of these women have lost a husband or other important male family member to suicide due to economic hardship and indebtedness.
This project continues to support vocational training programs providing coursework in sewing and embroidery, garment and home décor design, and business 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. In addition to vocational training and lessons in self-sufficiency, Building Bridges India 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 200 women.
