OUR STORY

Gender differences are very pervasive in the Indian society.  Especially in the developing regions where women are still suppressed and do not enjoy equal status as men.   ‘Jharkhand Mahila Jagriti’, through its various programs and initiatives works to break this tragic cycle. Jharkhand Mahila Jagriti has helped in formation of more than 250 Self Help Groups (SHGs) each consisting of 5 to 20 female members. The NGO overlooks their functioning and also provides them with necessary training for undertaking cooperative entrepreneurial activities. These includes- stitching, tailoring, and embroidery workshop; mushroom cultivation workshop; farm and animal breeding workshop. The NGO has documented several success stories wherein rural women have adopted entrepreneurial activities contributing to their income and livelihood.

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Jharkhand Mahila Jagriti undertakes activities against the shameful practice of child marriage which is still prevalent in the state of Jharkhand. Jharkhand Mahila Jagriti has organized several street play (often in collaboration with other NGOs like ‘breakthrough’) spreading awareness against the practice of child marriage. The NGO is also vigilant in catching cases related to child marriage and provide legal support to the concerned party. Jharkhand Mahila Jagriti also undertakes initiatives against other social evils that includes- domestic violence, forced dowry, discrimination against widows etc.

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Jharkhand Mahila Jagriti believes that a healthy society requires healthy women. Anemia among women is a cause of major concern in India as well as in the state of Jharkhand. As per figures from the National Family Health Survey 2015-2016, 71.5 per cent children between the ages of 6 to 59 months in rural areas of Jharkhand were found to be anemic. Furthermore, it was revealed that 67.3 per cent women within the age bracket 15-49 suffered from anemia. Jharkhand Mahila Jagriti undertakes free health checkup camps for rural women. The NGO also organizes workshops and seminars related to female  health and sanitation.

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Jharkhand Mahila Jagriti realizes the importance of education, knowledge, and resources that is crucial to the realization of individual selves and contribute to society. It has been well documented that educated young women in developing countries can earn more for themselves and their families. Besides this they will have healthier children and their children will be more likely to go to school and obtain good education’. Jharkhand Mahila Jagriti currently undertakes several small initiatives to educate rural women. Jharkhand Mahila Jagriti has organized workshops on ‘Financial Literacy and Banking’, ‘Women’s Rights and Laws’, etc. The organization aims to launch a formal ‘Adult Literacy and Education’ program in the coming years.  

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The status of ‘girls education’ is dismal in the state of Jharkhand. Although the enrollment rate is high but high dropouts and quality of education remain a concern.  Jharkhand Mahila Jagriti currently provides scholarship assistance to girls. The NGO also arranges remedial classes for first-generation learners. The NGO plans to launch a formal school providing free education to girls in the state of Jharkhand.

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We strive to provide fair and equal opportunities for women. The empowerment of women and girls from poor and marginalized communities, defines our long term vision.