Gender Equality India Project #54964

Equipping Women Artisans to Lead in India and Keny

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Equipping Women Artisans to Lead in India and Keny

Project Report | Mar 23, 2026
Deepening our work in India, New start in Berlin

By Carla Maria | Founder and Managing Director

Cooking Class in Goan Center, March 2026

Hello dear supporter,

Greetings from Berlin! We have some powerful updates to share as we continue to expand our work in India with news in Germany and Kenya.

India: A Flourishing Foundation

Our new center is officially the heart of our operations. It is safer, larger, and buzzing with life:

The Space: We are now hosting regular yoga sessions, English classes for Farida, and utilizing our spacious kitchen for frequent cooking classes.
Self-Sustaining: Our Women to Women workshops reached many women this year and are now 100% self-organized, meeting 1–2 times every month.
Mental Health: For International Women’s Day, we partnered with the NGO Sangath to host a mental health workshop for 80 women, focusing on overcoming emotional challenges.

Kenya: A Strong & Empowered Goodbye

As shared previously, we are transitioning our work in Kenya to ensure our resources remain sustainable. We are incredibly proud of how this chapter is closing:

Final Steps: The last therapy sessions concluded this March.
The Legacy: After a final workshop on business and job applications, we provided 8 women with final scholarships to kick-start their own individual business ideas. They aren't just leaving the program; they are launching their own futures.

Berlin & Beyond: What’s Next

New Website: Our updated site is [LIVE HERE]! It’s now much easier to see our impact and programs.
Migrant Program: In collaboration with Tomorrow Bank, we are launching a new program for migrant women in Berlin next month to help them navigate challenges and thrive in Germany.
We are preparing the numbers for our impact report of 2025, as soon as we have it, we will share with you.

Your trust allows us to reach these milestones and deepen our work. As we rely on donations, please consider sharing our work with a friend or gifting a donation in someone’s name.

Big hugs,

Carla

2026 International Women's Day Celebration

2026 Kenya Farewell Meeting and Scholarship

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Nov 24, 2025
Final report of 2025 and big news for you.

By Carla Maria | Founder and Managing Director

Hello dear supporter, here are some news directly from cold Berlin:

Our Women to Women program continues to flourish in India! Since our last update, our workshops have now reached a total of 272 women so far this year – a testament to the growing impact of your support.

The vital work of supporting women with monthly compensation continues as planned, directly contributing to their financial stability and empowerment.

The women in India continue to further develop themselves in different skills. Last week in India, 7 women did an advanced embroidery workshop.
We have moved to a new center in India. This is BIG. Our new center is in a much safer area, has a larger space (as well as 2 sleeping rooms + bathrooms, making it easier to shelter women there) - has a very spacious kitchen for our cooking classes. Here is photo of the new space after they had a blessing ritual, we will soon share better pictures.
We are also continuing to provide rent support to 5 women in Kenya.

Important Update on Kenya

While the wonderful work in Kenya continues as before (new workshop space, specialized housekeeping training, and the growth of our Kenya team with Jane), we have some important news:

We have made the strategic decision to conclude our activities in Kenya by next year, as our current resources are not sufficient to sustainably expand our work there.

We have designed a smooth transition plan alongside the women we serve:

Therapy support will continue until March 2026.
Emergency support will continue until December 2026.

We are dedicating the coming months to supporting the women in this transition, including investing in their own individual projects. This decision was made at the start of this year.

What's Next: New Beginnings in Berlin

New Website is LIVE! Our updated website is officially live—you can check it out now! This new site features an improved interface, a comprehensive donation page highlighting our impact and programs.
Introducing a New Program: We are very excited to announce that we will be launching a new program for migrant women in Berlin, Germany, next year, with the support of Tomorrow Bank. This program will focus on offering alternatives to women navigating unique challenges, helping them find their space and thrive as migrants in this country.
Impact Report: Our 2024 Impact Report is officially ready, and you can still check it out HERE! We look forward to sharing it with you in our next communication, where you’ll get a detailed look at the profound difference your contributions have made.

Thank you so much for all your support and trust. Your contributions are truly making a real difference in the lives of women. Please help us spread the word about our work to increase our community of monthly donors, or feel invited to gift a donation this Christmas in the name of someone you love.

Big hugs,

Carla.

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Jul 31, 2025
2024 Impact Report

By Carla Maria Barbosa de Souza | Founder

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