Help Women by Providing Tailoring Training

Respected Donor,

Warm greetings from SERUDS!

We extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support through GlobalGiving, which has been instrumental in transforming lives and empowering women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Since 2009, SERUDS has been conducting Vocational Skills Training Programs to create livelihood opportunities for underprivileged women. As part of our ongoing efforts in rural areas, we work closely with destitute women and adolescent girls, organizing fashion designing courses to help them gain employable skills. Many women from these rural communities approach us with a strong desire to learn and earn. Responding to their aspirations, we have been conducting these training sessions in Venkayapalle Village, Praja Nagar of Kurnool Mandal, and Mandlem of Nandikotkur Mandal in Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh.

Currently, 75 women and girls are undergoing training in three centers, with 25 participants in each batch. The program spans six months and focuses on equipping them with practical skills in fashion designing. The women are trained to stitch blouses, petticoats, school uniforms, saree falls, embroidery on cotton sarees, children’s wear, frocks, and more. Upon completing the training, many of these women are now earning a steady income of around 4,000 per month by taking orders from their local communities.

This additional income is making a significant difference in their lives. It is helping them support their children’s education and contribute to their family’s supplementary needs. Beyond the financial benefits, this initiative is fostering a sense of independence and dignity among these women, empowering them to lead lives without relying on others.

The impact of this program has been profound, not only on the trainees but also on their families. The women have expressed immense gratitude for this opportunity, and their enthusiasm is a testament to the success of this initiative.

None of this would have been possible without your kindness and support. Your contributions are helping these women survive, thrive, and secure employment opportunities that enable them to live with dignity and confidence.

Thank you for standing with us in this noble cause and for being a catalyst of change in the lives of these deserving women.

Respected Donor,

Warm greetings from SERUDS!

We are delighted to share with you the impact of our skills training program in the Shareen Urban Slum of Kurnool Municipal Corporation. This initiative is designed to empower underprivileged women, widows, and adolescent girls who face limited opportunities due to economic hardships and traditional family customs. Many of these women and girls, aged 15 to 35 years, lack the skills needed to secure employment or start their own ventures.

Understanding their eagerness to learn, we launched a six-month skills training program focused on fashion designing, zari work, tailoring, and embroidery. To ensure quality learning, we have engaged a skilled and qualified trainer to guide the 25 beneficiaries enrolled in this program. SERUDS provides all the necessary raw materials required for training, enabling the participants to practice and refine their skills effectively.

The training program is structured to offer four hours of instruction daily. During this period, participants learn a variety of techniques, including designing, cutting, stitching, button sewing, and other essential tailoring and embroidery skills. The enthusiasm and dedication shown by these women and girls during the training sessions are truly inspiring.

As their skills improve, many of the women have already started receiving small orders from neighbors and nearby areas. They are stitching blouses, petticoats, uniforms, jackets, saree falls, innerwear, and other garments in demand. This has provided them with an opportunity to earn approximately 180 per day, helping them contribute to their households and gain financial independence.

This program has not only provided them with a sustainable livelihood but has also boosted their self-confidence, empowering them to stand on their own and envision a brighter future. The smiles and gratitude expressed by these women and girls are a testament to the life-changing impact of your support.

We sincerely thank you for your generous contributions through the esteemed organization GlobalGiving. Your support has been instrumental in transforming lives, creating opportunities, and fostering hope for these deserving individuals.