One of the most important developments of our time is the improvement in the overall rights of women. This movement to provide equal rights to women as compared to men in terms of social, educational, or political status is known as women's empowerment. Although this movement has been in development for many decades, it is a slow process. No matter how many laws are passed in favour of these rights, it takes time for society to generally accept them and even more time for them to become the norm. This is the reason for our organization to have an important focus on this movement. Let us see below a few of the important initiatives we took to play our part in this movement.
If there is one way in which equal rights for women can be ensured, it is through education. The basic education provided to the girls increases their chances of securing financial independence and helps them provide the same for future generations of women. This increases their ability to make their own decisions and gives them autonomy in their lives. This prompted us to start our education initiatives for girls at a younger age. We started our School on Wheels initiative to help these girls get access to education, which was difficult for them to get hold of. These initiatives work wonders for girls from disadvantaged parts of society, where the importance of educating girls is still low in India. Our other initiatives also include campaigns for the distribution of stationery and school bags for the girls. This distribution ensures education for the girls, whose parents understand the importance of education but are still not able to provide the same because of their financial conditions.
Health is one of the most crucial aspects of a person’s life. Good health is a non-negotiable factor for any woman to succeed in life. This is even more important for developing countries like India, where women are increasingly playing an important role in the economy. To sustain their successful careers, we need to look after the health concerns of these women. Health concerns can come in various forms. It can be diseases, genetic issues, or even environmental concerns. To help with these concerns, Sadguru Foundation has started grassroots initiatives for women. One such issue we are trying to resolve is the health concerns around sanitary pads for rural women. Often, health is not a priority for rural women, due to which they face many health issues related to it. Further, our NGO carried out a sanitary pad distribution drive and health camps for women in need. Our volunteers and doctors also guide important healthcare practices and their benefits for them in the long term
For women to make their own decisions, employment opportunities play an important role in their lives. Employment for women has been dependent on education support since childhood to take advantage of future employment opportunities. However, education can be hindered by different obstacles. It can be environmental factors, difficult weather situations, or a lack of basic facilities for them. Our NGO has taken responsibility for tackling as many problems as possible to make sure everyone gets the best educational opportunities. Therefore, we carry out different distribution drives for those who come from very different backgrounds. Our distribution drives include providing important clothing, such as blankets during a cold winter, and raincoats during heavy rains, or similar situations. These drives ensure everyone gets support when it is needed.
Women's empowerment is a movement that is transforming the lives of millions of women around the world. In India, this is even more important, as Indian women are successfully bringing positive change to society. To make this movement a permanent change, we need support from all the members of society. Sadguru Foundation is making the best efforts to bring about these changes. With your support, we can bring about a positive change in women's lives in our country.
