Women Empowerment & Community Development

Women empowerment is one of the core pillars of Sethna Trust’s mission to create equitable, thriving communities. The trust recognizes that empowering women is not just about improving their socio-economic status, but about creating a ripple effect that positively impacts entire families, communities, and societies. By providing women with the tools, skills, and opportunities they need to achieve independence, Sethna Trust is fostering transformative change at multiple levels.

At the heart of the trust’s women empowerment programs is education. Through a range of initiatives aimed at ensuring access to quality education for girls and women, the trust is working to break down the barriers that prevent women from realizing their full potential. Scholarships, vocational training, and literacy programs equip women with essential skills, enhancing their employability and providing them with the confidence to participate fully in their communities. These educational efforts go beyond formal schooling, addressing life skills, financial literacy, and leadership development.

 The trust’s focus on economic empowerment is central to its vision of uplifting women from poverty and marginalization. Through microfinance programs, self-help groups (SHGs), and entrepreneurial training, Sethna Trust enables women to become financially independent. These initiatives provide women with access to credit, savings programs, and business development resources, creating pathways for women to run their own businesses, manage household finances, and make informed financial decisions. By supporting women in their economic endeavors, the trust is building resilient households and communities where women play a vital role in sustaining family livelihoods 

One of the key elements of Sethna Trust’s approach to women empowerment is health. Ensuring access to reproductive health services, maternal care, and mental health support is vital for empowering women and improving their quality of life. Health awareness campaigns and community-based health services, such as maternal and child health clinics, sexual and reproductive health education, and mental health counseling, help women take charge of their well-being. By improving women’s health, the trust ensures that they have the physical and emotional resources to pursue education, employment, and other life goals.