BGR partner Building Bridges India works to support and empower the widows of men who committed suicide because of poverty and indebtedness. Soaring interest rates and harassment from banks to repay their husbands’ loans forced the women to sell their land in order to support their families in the short term. Non-agricultural opportunities for women are limited, leaving the widows and their families facing economic hardship.
Through a previous BGR-funded project, Building Bridges India established vocational training programs providing coursework in basic sewing and embroidery, traditional phulkari embroidery, garment and home décor design, and business skills. A new grant from BGR will allow Building Bridges India to add computer training and vocational support as women seek service sector jobs. The program will provide training to 125 women, 25 of whom will also participate in entrepreneurship development training courses. Annually renewable project.
BGR partner Building Bridges India works to support and empower the widows of men who committed suicide because of poverty and indebtedness. Soaring interest rates and harassment from banks to repay their husbands’ loans forced the women to sell their land in order to support their families in the short term. Non-agricultural opportunities for women are limited, leaving the widows and their families facing economic hardship.
Through a previous BGR-funded project, Building Bridges India established vocational training programs providing coursework in basic sewing and embroidery, traditional phulkari embroidery, garment and home décor design, and business skills. A new grant from BGR will allow Building Bridges India to add computer training and vocational support as women seek service sector jobs. The program will provide training to 125 women, 25 of whom will also participate in entrepreneurship development training courses. Annually renewable project.
