By Julia Matthew | Managing Director
Dear Donor,
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but also a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and, therefore, half of its potential. However, gender inequality persists everywhere and stagnates social progress.
On average, women in the labour market still earn 23 percent less than men globally and women spend about three times as many hours in unpaid domestic and care work as men. To bring about a change in the world, it’s important to be the change. At El Shaddai, we aim to put an end to Gender inequality and help and support girls and women to be empowered and feel empowered. Every year 235 women have been supported through our women empowerment programs.
Through our community centers, we provide many opportunities to women who want to learn and be independent. We teach tailoring, Mehendi, Crochet, computers and beauty courses. Through These programs, women are becoming financially self-sufficient, which not only benefits individual families but also strengthens local economies. We have a beautiful story of a young woman named Kajal (name changed). She lived in the slums of South Goa. Her father is a labourer and struggles each day to support her and other family members. It was very heartbreaking for her to see each day her father trying his best to provide for his family.
Her life changed when our outreach workers introduced her to our empowerment programs. Driven by a desire to learn, she joined our Mehendi classes where she completed a three-month course mastering various Mehendi patterns, including Arabic, simple, and intricate bridal designs, soon she became an expert in taking orders for bridal mehendi and providing financial support for her family including her younger brother’s education.
At El Shaddai, we accept that empowering women is not merely a women's issue but a crucial step toward creating a more equitable and just world for everyone. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in our mission to empower women. Your commitment to our cause has made a significant impact, enabling us to provide essential resources and opportunities for women in our community.
With Gratitude,
Sincerely
El Shaddai Family!
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