Women

CRS receives certificate of authorisation from the Government of India

Gemma Pask Celebrations, Women

CRS has been recognised by the national skill corporation of the Government of India as an authorised training centre, after much hard work and dedication by the team in Kolkata. This means all women’s empowerment programmes will be recognised and each of the women and girls being trained will receive a certificate from the Government, benefitting their livelihoods and future prospects. A fantastic achievement for CRS and all the women and girls they serve.

Larsen & Toubro visit Nari Dana

Gemma Pask Nari Dana, Visitors, Women

Representatives from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) recently visited the Nari Dana project at the Bishop’s House in Kolkata, and were treated to a tour.

Mr Sanjeev Sharma, L&T’s General Manger, travelled from the company’s Mumbai headquarters for the visit, and was joined by Mr Prosenjit Roy, Kolkata Branch Manager, and Mr Govind Shaw, Kolkata HR Head.

One of India’s biggest construction companies, Larsen & Toubro have provided support for Nari Dana in various ways over the past few years, including arranging transport and food for the women during 2020 to enable them to continue the activities at times when Government lockdown restrictions allowed.

The women received a real boost from the visit and the interest Mr Sharma, Mr Roy and Mr Shaw showed in the project.

Nari-Dana during lockdown

Gemma Pask Nari Dana, Women

During the COVID-19 lockdown, women living in the slums across India have faced tougher challenges, in addition to the daily struggles they already experience. For many, the restrictions on their livelihood has seen an adverse effect on their family’s income. Praise God, these women did not give up. The hope they’ve found through the launch of the Freedom project has enabled them to look forward fearlessly.

Just a few highlights include:

  • The Nari-Dana project has been operating for two days a week since the beginning of the pandemic. Many women are continuing to work from home when they can’t attend the production centres.
  • The women have been busy producing masks for various big buyers including Larsen & Toubro and SASHA amongst others.
  • Transport and food allowances have been provided to enable the women to attend centres during the lockdown period.

 

Training in legal affairs

Karen Laister Awareness raising, Women

Ten members of the Women’s Empowerment Group at Pally Mangal received valuable training in legal affairs in May.

Ms Susmita Mallick, a government advocate, made the group aware of what free legal support they are entitled to from the government and also gave helpful information about how to file different types of issues and offences with the police.