Master Trainer Programme for Rural Women Empowerment
Project Info
In October 2024, on the auspicious occasion of the International Day for Rural Women, Kiran Foundation Trust, in collaboration with Sudhamani Social Foundation and the School of Fashion Technology (SOFT), Nagpur, launched an impactful 4-day Master Trainer Programme.
The specialized training was organized for the Sudhasakhi women of Kolitmara village, situated in the eco-sensitive Pench Tiger Reserve area. This initiative was designed to transform local artisans into skilled trainers, fostering self-reliance, economic independence, and sustainable entrepreneurship among tribal and rural women.
Date
October 2024
Location
School of Fashion Technology (SOFT), Nagpur
Year
2020
Focus
Skill Development, Sustainable Fashion, Tribal Women Empowerment, & 'Learn and Earn' Livelihoods
Project Link
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Key Pillars & Focus Areas of the Programme
The 4-day intensive workshop combined advanced technical skill training with sustainable craft methodologies and academic partnership:
Master Trainer Training: Equipping Sudhasakhi women with advanced tailoring, garment construction, and design skills so they can return to their communities and train other aspiring rural women.
Promotion of Sustainable Fashion: Educating participants on eco-friendly textiles, zero-waste crafting techniques, and upcycling natural materials to align with modern green fashion standards.
‘Learn and Earn’ Scheme for Needy Students: Introducing a practical livelihood model that enables young students and women to earn a steady income while continuing their education and skill-building journeys.
Institutional Collaboration: Leveraging the design expertise of SOFT Nagpur alongside social development frameworks from Sudhamani Social Foundation and Kiran Foundation Trust to open formal market avenues for rural products.
Driving Sustainable Economic Independence
By equipping tribal women with professional fashion design and crafting techniques, this initiative bridges the gap between rural traditional art and contemporary markets. Empowering women as “Master Trainers” creates a ripple effect—allowing knowledge, skill, and economic opportunity to spread organically across the Pench Tiger Reserve belt.
Kiran Foundation Trust remains committed to creating scalable, dignifying, and sustainable livelihood models for marginalized rural and tribal communities.
Key Highlights
- Lead Organization: Kiran Foundation Trust
- Collaborating Partners: Sudhamani Social Foundation & School of Fashion Technology (SOFT), Nagpur
- Occasion & Date: International Day for Rural Women (October 2024)
- Target Group: Sudhasakhi Women of Kolitmara Village (Pench Tiger Reserve Area)
- Core Outcomes: 4-Day Skill Development Workshop, Sustainable Fashion Focus, & ‘Learn and Earn’ Livelihood Scheme
Kiran Foundation Trust extends its sincere gratitude to SOFT Nagpur and Sudhamani Social Foundation for their strong partnership in driving meaningful social and economic empowerment.
Together, we cultivate skill, foster independence, and transform rural livelihoods.
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