Empower Underprivileged Women
At Intwari Foundation, we believe that empowering women is one of the most powerful ways to break the cycle of poverty and uplift entire communities.
Our program is designed to provide disadvantaged women with the tools, training, and confidence they need to build independent, dignified lives.
We focus on:
- Skills Training for Sustainable Livelihoods:
Women are offered professional training in high-demand skills such as:- Tailoring and garment making
- Hairdressing and beauty therapy
- Culinary arts and bakery
- Handcrafts and jewelry making
- Basic computer skills and digital literacy
- Modern farming techniques and agribusiness
Training is hands-on and designed to ensure women gain real-world competencies that can lead directly to income-generating opportunities.
- Entrepreneurship and Income-Generating Activities:
In addition to technical skills, we offer entrepreneurship training that covers:- Business plan development
- Financial management and bookkeeping
- Marketing and customer service skills
- Access to microloans and business grants for start-ups
Women are supported to start small businesses, join cooperatives, or expand existing informal activities into sustainable ventures.
- Mentorship and Peer Support:
Participants are connected with mentors, successful female entrepreneurs, and support groups where they can share experiences, challenges, and victories.
Peer learning and community building are key to boosting self-confidence and encouraging long-term success. - Pathway to Financial Independence:
By enabling women to earn their own income, we help them gain:- Financial autonomy
- Improved decision-making power within households
- Better education and health outcomes for their children
- Focus on Vulnerable Women:
Special attention is given to women facing extreme hardship, including:- Single mothers
- Survivors of gender-based violence
- Women with disabilities
- Women living in rural or marginalized communities