Women Empowerment
'There is no tool for development more effective than women’s empowerment'
Our aim is to serve as a model for increasing meaningful participation of women in the workforce by enhancing their journey through skill building and the adoption of positive health practices, ultimately empowering them to become agents of change within their communities and society. PAF focuses on women’s empowerment to build resilience among low-income working women, helping them to move beyond gainful employment and create thriving livelihood pathways. It is widely recognized that addressing the barriers to women’s economic empowerment can significantly contribute to poverty reduction, food security, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, and gender equality. Approaches to economic empowerment may involve enhancing skills, increasing access to productive resources, improving the institutional environment, and supporting women in making and acting on decisions related to economic growth and development. By enhancing women’s skills, we empower individuals while also improving their social acceptance and value within the community.
PAF works with the vulnerable working women living in Thane slums by providing them with training on skill development and awareness on diverse topics.
Under the Skill Development program - PAF works with women to develop and enhance their skills. Under the guidance of expert trainers, they are given sessions on how to inculcate leadership skills, decision making and problem solving, few management principles that suit the demand of the market for better financial inclusion and gender equality.
Under Social Awareness - women are provided with sessions on diverse topics related to their overall socio-economic development like life skills, first aid, emergency & support mechanism, food and nutrition, leadership development, child marriage, stress management, entrepreneur development, successful running an enterprise, mindfulness and non-verbal communication, gender-based violence and discrimination against women, etc. PAF is empowering women through financial inclusion and gender-based awareness programs.
In the Thane slums and surrounding areas, Proaction is supporting women in the textile industry by focusing on capacity building, awareness, and skill development to promote their overall socio-economic empowerment. The project also includes regular monthly health check-ups for all targeted women, as well as group health insurance that covers both the women and their family members, ensuring they lead happy and healthy lives. For the children of these working women, there is a well-functioning Day Care Centre (DCC) staffed with qualified personnel, providing a safe and nurturing environment that offers educational, healthcare, and nutritional support.
We also organize exposure visits and recreational trips for women and children, providing them with opportunities to experience joy and respite from their daily routines.
We adopt an inclusive approach in our activities, ensuring that no one is excluded based on caste, class, religion, language, or any form of disability.
