Usha Silai School
Empowers women to build sustainable livelihoods by acquiring sewing skills and establishing self-sustaining micro-enterprises.
About
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Headquarters
New Delhi, Delhi
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Since
2011
The Usha Silai School, spearheaded by Usha International Limited, is a transformative rural initiative aimed at empowering women across India. This pa Read moren-India program focuses on equipping women with sewing and stitching skills while providing them with the necessary support to establish self-sustaining micro-enterprises under the Usha Silai School banner. Usha International’s vision centers on unlocking the latent potential of women to foster holistic societal development. With empowerment at its core, the program stands out for its inclusivity, embracing women from diverse backgrounds, including rape survivors, manual scavengers, transgenders, and individuals with disabilities, irrespective of caste, creed, or culture. The Usha Silai School initiative thrives through collaborations with multiple stakeholders, bringing together cross-cultural experiences, expertise, and opportunities. Since its inception, the program has established over 31,000 schools across all 28 states and 8 union territories of India, with additional outreach in Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. Beyond providing skills, these schools have created a significant economic impact, enabling Usha Silai homepreneurs to cumulatively earn over 100 crore rupees and train more than 10 lakh women to date.
Cause Area
Programs
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Usha Silai Schools Program
This initiative establishes Silai Schools in remote villages, offering women training in sewing, stitching, and machine maintenance in 12 regional languages. These schools equip women with skills for economic self-reliance and provide them with the resources to start micro-entrepreneurial ventures, addressing key Sustainable Development Goals like poverty alleviation and gender equality.
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Tribal Exclusive Silai Schools
A specialized program for tribal women, this initiative respects cultural nuances and overcomes language barriers to train women in skill development. It promotes tribal art and craft, provides income generation opportunities, and connects rural artisans to wider markets, fostering socio-economic empowerment.
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Digital Learning through Usha Silai Mobile App
Designed for ease of use, this app offers sewing tutorials, garment drafts, and machine maintenance guides in 12 languages. Its offline mode ensures accessibility even without internet, empowering women to learn and enhance their skills independently.
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Life Skills Training with UNFPA
In partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, Usha imparts life skills training to rural women, helping them manage social dynamics, enhance personal and economic well-being, and adapt to daily challenges. This module equips women with resilience and competence to lead healthier and empowered lives.
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
100+
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
Usha International Limited Surya Kiran Building, 19 K. G. MARG, New Delhi- 110 001, 110001
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Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Society