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Past Projects
USTHI
Women’s shelters in Hydrabad
Since 2012, Usthi has offered shelter and rehabilitation to 20 women who had to flee from their homes in a women’s shelter in Hyderabad. Here they live in a community, cope with everyday life and are cared for around the clock. In addition to medical examinations, the women can also take advantage of therapeutic support. In addition, together with a longstanding local partner, Usthi has set up a project to better protect girls and young women who have been victims of temple slavery.
For about a year Usthi provides the women with a new, safe home, from where they can make the transition to a regulated and independent everyday life. The residents of the women’s shelters have the opportunity to attend the professional skills training courses offered nearby and thus qualify for regular work. The training strengthens their self-confidence and is an important step on their way to a self-determined life. The women also live in the same place as the children of the Usthi children’s homes. This creates an exchange between the children and the women, which brings added value for both. For the women the encounter with these children is often very valuable, because they do not judge them and the interaction is without prejudice.
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LOTUS SILK
Sustainable textile innovation project
At Lotus Silk, we believe in the importance of preserving traditional techniques, while contributing to reduce social inequalities in Cambodia.
We chose to support decent living conditions for our staff and members, and promote inclusive, sustainable and equitable practice as a way of life.
We are committed to doing our part and supporting local production, providing employment opportunities encouraging livelihood and further career development. Our stuff and partners are regularly trained and acquire transferable skills, promoting their specialized professional development. But are also receiving personal support, assisting them in the task of constantly learning and growing their capacity.
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HELVETAS
Skills for Employment (S4E) Myanmar
The project teaches life competencies, practical knowledge and entrepreneurial skills to socially disadvantaged adolescents. Courses are offered in the areas of construction, motorcycle mechanics, tailoring, and hair and beauty care. The beneficiaries have dropped out of school early, are from remote areas or are members of ethnic and religious minorities. Half of all beneficiaries are female.
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CO-OPERAID
Okad Thisong, Laos
In the city of Savannakhet, a main hub for human trafficking on the border with Thailand, our local partner SengSavang runs a women’s shelter. It offers a safe home where girls and women receive holistic care. In order to allow a sustainable socio-economic reintegration, the shelter offers basic education and vocational training in tailoring and sewing, cooking, beauty care and weaving.
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