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Our Work. Ankur Kala provides training for its women in making of various handicrafts and food products, giving them a viable means to economic independence. In doing so it also develops the confidence life skills, and positive growth of the benificiaries.
Training is given in the production of:
-Food Products: Sauces, Jams, Pickles, Squashes, etc.
-Handicrafts: Various bags, hangings, and other decorative and household items, in Tie-and-Dye, Batik, etc.
- Ankur Kala helps market the Products, and trains the women in marketing.
- Regularly conducts exhibitions/sales of products
After Training. Once the woman have completed training, they are given the option to start their own production unit or to work from home and earn income from the sale of their handicrafts. Some of them are also offered further leadership training as Supervisors, to teach and guide the new trainees. Under this programme, many women have grown into promising and strong leaders, who not only teach and train, but also regularly network with other women groups on different issues.
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The Rural Networking Programme. There is increasing need to extend our training programme to benefit the young and vulnerable girls and women living in rural West Bengal, many of whom become victims of domestic abuse and the flesh trade. Appeals are coming from various quarters, to provide vocational training and a marketing infrastructure to help this group to achieve economic and social empowerment.
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Ankur Kala has responded by starting a networking programme with rural groups through which vocational and marketing training is provided. This is the first step in creating a more sustainable community by encouraging initiatives in Organic farming, kitchen gardening, rainwater harvesting, as well as initiatives like community health, literacy and housing.
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"I had never held a pen... today I make and sell handicrafts and do my own accounts... I can live with dignity"
- Geeta, a woman of Ankur Kala
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