We work at the grassroots level to overcome cultural challenges and strengthen our community holistically, with the help of our most precious resource: the people.
Forging effective partnerships with local communities
By building relationships and providing assistance in the ways that best fit each need, Gramshree works towards empowering women to progress towards a brighter future.
Holistic approach for welfare of the women, by the women
By building relationships and providing assistance in the ways that best fit each need, Gramshree works towards empowering women to progress towards a brighter future.
Gramshree was founded in 1995 by Smt. Anandiben Patel, who later became the first woman Chief Minister of Gujarat, together with social entrepreneur Smt. Anarben Patel, to empower and support marginalised women living in rural areas and urban slums of Gujarat through income-generation activities. The empowerment process was further strengthened and headed by Smt. Vandana Agrawal.
Skills that earn a living
We help women become self-reliant by teaching them skill-based work such as handicraft, cooking, driving, nursing and more.
Artisans at the heart
We train women in handicrafts and employ them as artisans, so their skills bring fair work and dignity.
A typical day at Gramshree begins with an all-religion prayer.
Our Pillars
The goal is to make all women feel strong, healthy, safe, respected, resilient, courageous and independent
Our mission is to encourage and facilitate the holistic development of underprivileged women through initiatives that provide vocational skill training, generate employment, stimulate creative growth, enhance financial literacy, and advance health, education and soft skills that build integrity and independence in women.
Our Vision is to nurture the mind, body and soul of women through a variety of programmes that help them become self-reliant, improve their standard of living and make it sustainable.
Care and Share
We inspire our people to take part in practices that ignite a human’s fundamental generosity, catalysing holistic development.
Practice of Prayer
We begin our day with an all-religion prayer and meditation to spur inner peace.
Small Act of Kindness
Our value-based ecosystem encourages our team to spread kindness through small yet impactful acts of kindness.
Whether you’re able to invest time or energy, everyone has a role to play in making the difference. When one woman is trained, the ripple effect is far-reaching: to her children and spouse, to her neighbours and to the wider community. Real progress is made when we all work together.
Fund skill training and fair livelihoods for women artisans
Support medical camps and the Food Security Program
Kaminiben joined Gramshree in 2005 as a trainee embroidery artisan. With persistent hard work and an excellent work ethic, she became a community leader who now provides employment and training to marginalised women.
Ramiben is among the founding artisans of Gramshree Patan Center, turning patches of cloth into functional creations to earn for her family and uplift the sisters of her community.
Today, her diligence, hard work and passion for doing more are transforming many lives in her community. She aims to produce khakhra on a large scale and boost her village’s economy.
Tanujaben is a blessed cook with a passion for empowering her daughters and raising them to be changemakers. Today she cooks for the whole Gramshree family every evening, with a big smile on her face.
Gramshree provides assistance to women in need and empowers them to become self-reliant, independent and proud. We work at the grassroots level to overcome cultural challenges and strengthen our community holistically, with the help of our most precious resource: the people.
Gramshree was founded in 1995 by Smt. Anandiben Patel, who later became the first woman Chief Minister of Gujarat, together with social entrepreneur Smt. Anarben Patel. The empowerment process was further strengthened and headed by Smt. Vandana Agrawal.
Through our Patan, Ludiya and Rudra centres and from Ahmedabad, we work with women in slums, lower-income areas and the rural stretches of Gujarat.
Each one of us has the capacity to make a difference. Contribute your knowledge, skills and energy to be a part of our work for the betterment of women’s lives. Fill in the form on our Volunteer page or write to volunteer@gramshree.org.
Yes. Through collaborations with organisations, we strive to bring sustainable change at scale. Corporate partners can help us bring sustainable and holistic change by providing innovative solutions to deep-rooted problems.
Gramshree’s Saree Library is where women can have access to premium sarees at no cost. Generous donors give sarees in good condition to these libraries, bringing happiness to women who could not otherwise afford one.
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There is no greater joy than the joy of giving
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When one woman is trained, the ripple effect reaches her children, her neighbours and the wider community.
