Usha Silai School
Empowers women to build sustainable livelihoods by acquiring sewing skills and establishing self-sustaining micro-enterprises.
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Programs
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Usha Silai Schools Program
This initiative establishes Silai Schools in remote villages, offering women training in sewing, stitching, and machine maintenance in 12 regional languages. These schools equip women with skills for economic self-reliance and provide them with the resources to start micro-entrepreneurial ventures, addressing key Sustainable Development Goals like poverty alleviation and gender equality.
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Tribal Exclusive Silai Schools
A specialized program for tribal women, this initiative respects cultural nuances and overcomes language barriers to train women in skill development. It promotes tribal art and craft, provides income generation opportunities, and connects rural artisans to wider markets, fostering socio-economic empowerment.
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Digital Learning through Usha Silai Mobile App
Designed for ease of use, this app offers sewing tutorials, garment drafts, and machine maintenance guides in 12 languages. Its offline mode ensures accessibility even without internet, empowering women to learn and enhance their skills independently.
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Life Skills Training with UNFPA
In partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, Usha imparts life skills training to rural women, helping them manage social dynamics, enhance personal and economic well-being, and adapt to daily challenges. This module equips women with resilience and competence to lead healthier and empowered lives.
Demographics & Structure
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Registration Details
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CSR Form 1
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FCRA
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About
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Headquarters
New Delhi, Delhi
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Since
2011
Impact
Over 37,000 Usha Silai Schools have been established across all 28 states and 8 union territories of India, as well as in Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan, with Usha Silai homepreneurs cumulatively earning over 100 crore rupees and skilling more than 14 lakh women.
Vision and Mission
USHA is committed to empowering women from rural sections through skill development and supporting them on the path of financial independence and entrepreneurship.
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Location
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Headquarters
Usha International Limited Surya Kiran Building, 19 K. G. MARG, New Delhi- 110 001
Directions, New Delhi, Delhi -
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Other Details
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Type
Non-profit
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Sub Type
Society
Technology Adoption
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SOC 2 Compliant
No
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Financial Management
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Beneficiary Management