Samvit Sudha is a woman empowerment initiative located in the quaint village of Shirali in Uttara Kannaḍa district, Karnaṭaka. It began as a tailoring and embroidery unit. Today, it designs and sells exclusive hand-crafted products made from fabric, handmade paper and upcycled newspaper. Its primary aim is to provide a steady source of income for local underprivileged women. This initiative not only offers economic independence, but also serves as a platform for these rural women to express their creativity and gain confidence while balancing their domestic obligations.
Samvit Sudha stands as a beacon of hope for rural women who were once dependent but have now become financially self-reliant. They are viewed with newfound respect within their families, marking a notable shift in societal dynamics.
INITIATIVES UNDER SAMVIT SUDHA
Fabric Unit
The women at the fabric unit are trained in various tailoring skills like stitching, hand embroidery, printing and inkle weaving.
Handmade Paper Unit
This is an initiative where cotton and hosiery scrap, which would otherwise have been dumped in landfills, is used as raw material for making Handmade Paper.
Holding Hands
The Holding Hands initiative offers Vocational Training to the mothers of the differently-abled children at SPEVC, Virar, in Mumbaī.
Parijñā Books
Creates value-based books that encourage children to be more imaginative, rooted, and foster parent-child quality-time.