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Girls empowered by digital literacy and health knowledge

Asia Initiatives projects span from over 20 sites across India, Kenya, Ghana, and the United States. We are proud to present our programs, each of which takes a holistic approach to development, through education, health, livelihood, and women-focused initiatives.

Education & Technology Initiative

Technology has become synonymous with opportunity, and digital knowledge centres utilise SoCCs to create educational and professional advancements that in turn contribute to alleviating poverty.

Women are using the SoCCs program to secure low-interest loans to develop or expand their businesses, ensuring financial security for their families whilst advancing their sense of confidence and personal empowerment.

Environmental Sustainability Initiative

Working in rural and urban communities, SoCCs are used to promote economic and environmental sustainability through improved farming techniques, waste-management and hygienic living.

Health
Initiative

Women and girls are provided with the tools needed to live healthy lives, whilst concurrently creating independent choices concerning their own bodies. On a community level, this initiative also contributes to societal advancement, and economic development.

Community Initiative

In both rural and urban settings, this initiative encourages people to become more involved with their communities by doing social good and enhancing livelihoods through issues such as hygiene and food security.

Micro Credit and Livelihood Initiative

ALL PROJECTS

Sambodhi - Enhancing literacy in 214 government schools in Gaya District, Bihar

Asia Initiatives, in partnership with the Karunodaya Foundation and the Education District Authority, is launching a literacy and language teaching initiative in 214 government schools in Gaya District, Bihar. The project aims to improve reading skills and comprehension by establishing libraries, mentoring systems, and teacher training. Mentors earn Social Capital Credits (SoCCs) for their contributions.

Accelerating women’s empowerment through leadership development and livelihood opportunities

Asia Initiatives partners with the Association of Rural Development in Nepal to empower marginalized women through sustainable agriculture and leadership training. Using the Social Capital Credits (SoCCs) system, the project aids 200 women, primarily from the Tamang community, addressing challenges such as limited agricultural knowledge.

Ensuring Sustainable Livelihoods of Women Farmers through Improved Goat Rearing and Climate Smart Agriculture in Mayurbhanj, Odisha

NYDHEE's project in Mayurbhanj, Odisha targets 500 households, focusing on improved goat rearing and climate-smart agriculture. The initiative aims to boost incomes, promote water conservation, and empower women and girls through essential knowledge. Through sustainable farming practices, it seeks to create a resilient future for women farmers in the region.

PAST PROJECTS

Kadam Resource Center

In 2016 Asia Initiatives collaborated with the Center for Development in Ahmedabad, India, to implement sustainable changes in the areas of women’s self-help groups, safe institutional births, involvement of community leaders, healthcare workshops, and girls mentoring their peers.