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What We Do

Education, health and women’s empowerment: three ways Gramshree helps women in need become self-reliant, independent and proud.

What We Do

Helping women become proud changemakers

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.

Education

“Education for all” is one of our fundamental philosophies, with a holistic, skill-enhancing curriculum that goes beyond textbooks.

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Health

An ecosystem where women are constantly reminded of the importance of health, nutrition and sanitation.

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Women seated at desks in a training hall, listening to a woman trainer
A hall of women seated at a training session
01 · Education

Education

“Education for all” is one of the fundamental philosophies of Gramshree.

For us, education is not limited to textbooks. It is about going beyond the conventional horizons and building a holistic curriculum. Gramshree’s skill-enhancing syllabus connects subject matter experts to the women residing in the neglected parts of society.

Educating a woman means educating a family, and hence an educated and aware nation. Through our series of initiatives, we intend to spur the latent potential of the women and make them proud changemakers.

A woman in a red saree has her blood pressure checked at a Gramshree health camp
A woman has an eye test at a Gramshree medical camp
02 · Health

Health

Marginalised women are multitaskers, balancing multiple responsibilities at once and dealing with endless duties: taking care of the family, providing sustenance, battling prevailing dogmas and more.

This leads women to neglect a vital aspect of life: their own health and the hygiene of their surroundings.

Gramshree has built an ecosystem where women are constantly reminded of the importance of health and nutrition, by providing nutritious snacks while at work or by conducting health and sanitation awareness programmes.

Health & Sanitation

Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s ideology

Gramshree follows Shri Mahatma Gandhi’s ideology, as he emphasised adequate sanitation.

Gramshree thoroughly educates women on the importance of having toilets and eliminating open defecation, and on the impact of open defecation on Mother Nature.

“Sanitation is more important than independence.”

— Mahatma Gandhi
A smiling Gramshree artisan in a red and navy dupatta working with fabric in a workshop

Thousandsof women nurtured to become the leaders of today and tomorrow

03 · Women Empowerment

Women Empowerment

Leadership is directly proportional to confidence, and the root of confidence is knowledge.

Over the years, Gramshree has strived and been successful in facilitating the inner leader residing in women. Due to external factors, women living in vulnerable localities lost a sense of self-confidence.

Gramshree has nurtured thousands of women to be empowered and become the leaders of today and tomorrow, through:

  • Sharing
  • Reading
  • Prayer
  • Meditation
  • Skill-based education
  • Responsibilities
Women Impacted

Together our impact knows no limits

Gramshree has worked with 75K+ women in slums, lower-income areas and the rural stretches of the country to empower them and make them self-reliant.

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75K+Women reached
350+Volunteers
3Centres
6Initiatives
Stories

Learn the stories of those we’ve already helped

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May 6, 2020Stories

Kaminiben Panchal

Embroidery Artist

Kaminiben is a skilled artisan hailing from a humble background. She is an integral part of our organisation, providing employment and training to marginalised women to become self-reliant and future leaders.

Learn more: Kaminiben Panchal
October 11, 2021Stories

Tanujaben

Gramshree’s Annapurna

Tanujaben is a blessed cook with a passion for empowering her daughters and raising them to be changemakers in society. Her story is that of endurance and uphill struggle.

Learn more: Tanujaben
October 11, 2021Stories

Ramiben Makwana

Patchwork Artist

Ramiben is among the founding artisans of Gramshree Patan Center, connecting with Gramshree to earn for her family and uplift the sisters of her community.

Learn more: Ramiben Makwana
October 19, 2021Stories

Tejal Rawal

A story of Passion, Grit and Determination

Trained in the art of khakhra making in Kada village, Tejalben became an entrepreneur. Today, her diligence, hard work and passion for doing more are transforming many lives in her community.

Learn more: Tejal Rawal

Educating a woman means educating a family

Whether you’re able to invest time or energy, everyone has a role to play in making the difference.