June 2024

Opening doors to new livelihood opportunities, one centre at a time

March marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the Livelihood Resource Centre (LRC) and SEED Centre, a major step towards enabling an innovative experiential learning approach for the waste pickers' community. This exciting journey began with the opening of the LRC at JC Road, celebrating the establishment of additional centres in Goraguntepalya and Hebbal.

The LRCs are designed to guide candidates through their chosen career paths, equipping them with the necessary skills and confidence. The interactions with Phase 1 candidates, now thriving as beauty and tailoring entrepreneurs, reveal stories of transformation and success that inspire us to continue our efforts.

Recently, the Hasiru Habba event organised by Hasiru Dala provided a platform for these beauty and tailoring entrepreneurs to showcase their work and achievements. Partners and attendees were thrilled to witness the tremendous progress in the confidence and ownership the women display, as well as the pride they take in their skills and creativity. These centres highlight the ongoing impact of our partner initiatives and reinforces our commitment to fostering growth and empowerment within the informal waste pickers’ community.

Photos by: Vinod Sebastian

PHOTO STORY

Happy faces surround the inauguration of the Livelihood Resource Centre (LRC) & SEED Centre with ribbon cutting by Maria and Fernanda from H&M Foundation, Gayathri Vasudevan from Sambhav Foundation, and Saamuhika Shakti’s Steering Committee along with Sambhav Foundation’s team in attendance

The sewing machines used at the LRCs that enable the creation of a variety of items, including key chains, pouches, cushion covers, tote bags, and more

The tailoring courses help women use their stitching skills, and their enthusiasm and attention to detail are evident in their work

These are bookkeeping records for Self Help Groups (SHGs), with each group maintaining a set of five books for logging attendance, savings, and other essential information

A typical day at a LRC centre sees women coming together to collaborate and work side by side

Giraffes, rabbits, bears, and other animals come to life in vibrant, creatively crocheted toys

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