CHIGURU
Empowering rural women through skills, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihood opportunities
CHIGURU is Shramjeevi Foundation’s flagship women empowerment and livelihood initiative launched in 2024 to support rural women, Self-Help Group (SHG) members, widows, and rural youth. The program was established with the vision of creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and promoting economic independence among vulnerable communities in rural areas.
Through CHIGURU, participants receive practical training in tailoring, bag making, embroidery, and quilting, enabling them to develop marketable skills and improve their earning potential. The program focuses on transforming skills into livelihoods by providing hands-on learning, mentorship, and encouragement to pursue self-employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Many women in rural communities possess talent and determination but lack access to training and income-generating opportunities. CHIGURU bridges this gap by equipping participants with vocational skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial knowledge. The initiative empowers women to start home-based enterprises, contribute to household income, and build a more secure future for themselves and their families.
Since its inception, CHIGURU has positively impacted hundreds of lives by fostering employment, self-employment, entrepreneurship, and livelihood development. Through continuous support and community engagement, the program is helping create stronger, more self-reliant families and communities.
Making an Impact
Our Vision
Building confident, skilled, and financially independent rural communities.
Our Mission
Providing quality skill training and entrepreneurship support to create sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Values
Empowerment • Inclusion • Dignity • Innovation • Sustainability
Our Challenges
Many rural women are unable to attend training centers located far from their villages due to household responsibilities, childcare, agricultural work, and limited transportation. Financial constraints and lack of awareness further restrict their access to skill development opportunities.
As a result, many women remain dependent on seasonal income and have limited opportunities for employment or entrepreneurship. To address these challenges, the CHIGURU Program brings skill training directly to villages, enabling women to learn close to home while managing their daily responsibilities. This approach increases participation, reduces barriers, and creates sustainable livelihood opportunities for rural families.
Our Solution
The CHIGURU Program brings skill development opportunities directly to rural villages, making training accessible to women who are unable to travel to distant training centers. Through village-based training in tailoring, bag making, embroidery, quilting, and entrepreneurship, women can learn valuable skills while continuing to manage their household and agricultural responsibilities.
By providing practical training, mentorship, and livelihood support within the community, CHIGURU empowers women to earn an income, start small enterprises, and improve their family’s economic well-being. The program creates sustainable pathways to employment, self-employment, and financial independence for rural women.
Our Impact
CHIGURU has transformed the lives of rural women across villages in Hukkeri Taluk by bringing skill development opportunities directly to their communities. Through training in tailoring, bag making, embroidery, and quilting, women have gained practical skills that help them earn a sustainable income while managing their household responsibilities.
To date, the program has reached more than 350 beneficiaries across 6 villages, creating opportunities for employment, self-employment, and entrepreneurship. Many participants have started earning from home-based businesses, improved their family income, and gained confidence to become active contributors to their communities.
Geographical Coverage of the Program
How you can make a change?
Make A Donation
Your generous contributions enable us to expand our programs and reach more women in need. Every donation, big or small, helps provide essential resources for skill development, health, and livelihood.
Become A Volunteer
Share your skills and experience to help us create lasting change. Whether through training, mentorship, or community outreach, your involvement will directly impact the lives of women in rural areas.