Women Empowerment · 2 min read
Empowering Women Artisans: A Journey Towards Financial Independence
How collective enterprise, fair pricing and access to markets can turn traditional craft into a more dependable livelihood for women in India.
Rooted in communityEmpower Society, Dehradun. Growing opportunity.
Empower Society, Dehradun. Growing opportunity.
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Supporting rural communities with skills, opportunity and shared progress.
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Based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Empower Society works alongside rural women, tribal communities and artisans through livelihood development, vocational skills and community participation.
Dignified livelihoods
Practical skills and local enterprise that create opportunities to earn and grow.
Community-led change
Local knowledge and leadership at the heart of every step forward.
2,655+Bamboo & Natural Fiber Weavers
550+Traditional Handloom Workers
60+Children Supported
6Focus Areas
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Our Focus Areas
Practical support. Lasting opportunity.
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Creating opportunity through practical skills, local enterprise and dignified work.
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Nurturing communities
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Equal opportunity. Shared dignity.
Progress that belongs to everyone.
Local action. Lasting impact.
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Inclusive Livelihoods
SC, OBC, Tribal and Minority Livelihood Programs
Embroidery, Cutting, Tailoring, Fruit Processing and Beautician Program; Capacity Building and sensitization programs.
District Dehradun
Community PlanningTechnical Input — PRA, Microplanning & Social Audit (Gramya-II)
Technical Input — PRA, Microplanning & Social Audit with PNGO & Dehradun Division in Gramya-II.
District Uttarakashi & Rudraprayag
Women-led EnterpriseNABARD SHG Formation Project
Self Help Group formation project in collaboration with NABARD.
Chakrata & Kalsi
Skills DevelopmentBOCW Skill Upgradation Project
Labournet India Private Limited — BOCW, Skill upgradation project.
Uttarakhand
Child DevelopmentUrza Project for Underprivileged Children
Project run for underprivileged children — 60 Children.
Uttarakhand
Artisan LivelihoodsIFAD-ILSP — UGVS Ringal & Capacity Building
Ringal, Zoonoti Diseases, Azolla culture — Capacity Building, Marketing & regeneration etc.
District Chamoli, Rudraprayag & Bageshwar
Climate ActionMOEF & Climate Change Program (GoI)
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change Program — Government of India. In progress.
Jaunsar Region, Dehradun
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Annual General Meeting
2024–2025Held on
The Annual General Meeting for 2024–2025 was held on 7 February 2025. For information about the meeting or enquiries about future meetings, please contact Empower Society.
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Rural Livelihood · 2 min read
Sustainable Rural Livelihoods: Balancing Tradition and Modern Markets
A practical look at connecting local skills and agricultural knowledge with buyers, while protecting the resources that livelihoods depend on.
Community Development · 2 min read
Community-Driven Development: When People Lead the Change
From listening exercises to public review, explore how residents can help define priorities and take part in decisions about their village.
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What does Empower Society do?
Empower Society is a non-profit organisation based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Its work covers livelihood development, vocational training, education support, community capacity building and environmental awareness.
About Empower SocietyWhere does Empower Society work?
Documented programmes include work in Dehradun, Tehri, Chamoli and Rudraprayag, alongside community initiatives elsewhere in Uttarakhand and artisan exchanges involving North East India.
Explore programme locationsHow can I volunteer or discuss a partnership?
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