Though we are living in 21st century, an era of freedom and equality yet the plight of women remain the same especially in slum areas. They are usually illiterate and many are victims of domestic violence. They rarely get a chance to enhance their skills. In CORP, we strongly believe that if a woman is empowered, her family and generations to come will benefit. We therefore, have a network of women oriented programmes designed to empower them.

Our community centers provide vocational training in tailoring, embroidery, jewellery-making, beautician, mehndi and Montessori teachers training, which not only makes them independent but also confident. These skills enable them to get jobs. They are also able to earn by providing service in the community they live. Some of them were even inducted as our own staff.

Our newly opened full-fledged tailoring unit and beauty parlours are fully functional now. This year saw major changes in terms of certified courses with standardized and improved curricula, professional trainers and modern equipments.

CORP not only believes in skill training but also supporting income generation. We took orders for products like bags, table mats, soft toys, belts, door mats. The trained women come to our centers to make these products and earn a stipend. You can imagine the kind of confidence and joy a women can get from being self-sufficient!

Often elderly people have to go through a life of loneliness, isolation and monotony, which can be soul destroying. The situation however is worse in slums as they face an array of hardships like lack of medical care, nutritious food. Many of them are abandoned by their families and end up living alone.

In order to address these issues CORP conducts programmes for senior citizens in 11 community centers. Our programmes include health awareness talks, medical check-ups, counseling, social and religious outings along with nutritious food. “Foodbox for Granny” was started last year to provide a grocery distribution of rice to senior citizens. We also distributed sarees, shawls, and blankets to needy senior citizens.