IND/02/137 - Sewing Machine Project for Women

Country India
Total project budget ($USD) $0,000
Requested funding ($USD) $1,270
01/07/2002
Project development type Income Generation
Name of Requesting Association Association for Weaker Section Affaires and Rural Development (AWARD)
Objective: To assist 25 women of low caste by purchasing sewing machines for use in five centres and by training the women in tailoring.
Background: The project plan was initiated by the AWARD NGO which has as its goal that of social services activities in various villages in Chittour. However it should be noted that the women labourers approached AWARD with the request to learn sewing on a machine an
Use of Funds: The funds from the 1% Fund would be used for the purchase of sewing machines, tools and supplies and for training in groups of five. The women will contribute from their earnings to bank and use as a fund for the improvement of others in the community.
Beneficiaries: 25
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