WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

Introduction

The Women Empowerment Program (WEP) by KROSS, initiated with the support of MISEREOR and in collaboration with 14 Diocesan Social Service Societies in1998, aims to empower women by helping them recognize their leadership potential and improve their lives. The socio economically vulnerable women from Karnataka are focused under the program. The program’s core objective is to create awareness to sustain their development through various interventions.

Women are oriented on fundamental rights such as access to food, shelter, property, and education, enhancing their social awareness and participation in governance. State and zonal level training on gender mainstreaming is provided, and self-help groups (SHGs) are formed to foster local-level support. KROSS’s efforts have led to the formation of federations at grassroots, taluk, district, and state levels, enabling women to claim their legitimate benefits and participate in local self-governance.

The program covers across 13 districts, 37 taluks, and 423 Gram Panchayats, reaching more than 9, 07,000 women. It promotes a community-led movement for gender equality and empowerment through a Community-led approach.

Programs & Initiatives

The women empowerment program supported by KZE Misereor and implemented in 14 partner organization 

Goal : Capacitated women have taken community based issues through creative leadership (2023 to 2026)

Objectives

  1. By June 2026, 7,500 committed and dedicated leaders emerged from 768 villages take up issues on social, economic, political, cultural, and technical and environment benefiting 70,000 poor women and their families.

  2. By June 2026, 14 DSSS in Karnataka have 28 Gender Equality Facilitators’ teams, created gender sensitivity among 50% of people in 768 villages, which led to an atmosphere of mutual respect and dignity.

  3. By June 2026, Accomplished state level federation functions for resolving issues of women  and self-sustainability of its affiliated units 

Target Audience

Self Help Groups 2,336 with Membership of 35,616 and their family 

Grass root federations - 180

Taluk Level Federations - 37

District Level Federations - 8

Events & Workshops

Calendar of upcoming events, workshops, or training sessions.
Highlights of past events.

Testimonials

Feedback from women who have benefited from the program, volunteers, and community leaders.

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