Ismail Khatri, a celebrated Ajrakh artisan from Gujarat, preserves ancient craft and empowers women by providing fabric to USHA Silai Schools, fostering skill development and sustainable livelihoods
The Usha Silai School initiative in Dholka, Gujarat, stands as a shining example of how environmental consciousness and women empowerment can go hand in hand
The collaboration of USHA and The Bhansali Trust has not just enabled employment and upskilling but also long-lasting relationships
The game with seven stones is known by different names in different states, such as, Lingochya in Maharashtra, Pitthu in Haryana, Satodiya in Gujarat, and Dabba Kali in Kerala. But while the names are endless, the rules are the same.
Ms. Minaben and several other women in the villages will soon be a major driving force behind the USHA Silai Schools of the future. USHA created the Local Resource Person (LRP) model to establish a connection between the NGO partners, the beneficiaries, the Master trainers and the community at large
USHA and Aavas Foundation have joined hands to promote skill development among rural women in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra
Hasuben Mohanbhai Rabari from Gujarat learnt traditional embroidery from her mother. She now uses this knowledge along with the sewing skills she learnt from USHA Silai School to create finished products and earns about Rs 10,000 per month
Two Rabari women of Gujarat overcame their respective physical disabilities and followed their passion of stitching and designing garments