SAKHIs in Action – a blood donation campaign in Hurda:

Manjari Corner

In a move to boost rural economic development, Manjari Foundation have officially signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan Grameen Aajeevika Vikas Parishad (Rajeevika). This 5 year partnership will identify 10-12 high-potential enterprises and move them from local initiatives to market-ready businesses. A two-day training program was organised at Dariba location focusing on capacity building, teamwork and field skills for the group sakhis. Financial literacy training was conducted in Bhaldia, which included money management, savings, investment strategies, and maintaining income-expenditure balance. Information was also provided about Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. In collaboration with RSETI, Manjari has trained thirty rural women from Batheda Khurd village, Mawli on artificial jewelry making.

SAKHIs in Action – a blood donation campaign in Hurda:

Jun 13, 2023

On 2nd July, a “Blood Donation Camp” was organised in Hurda for the first time in association with Royal Club and Bharat Vikas Parishad by members of Laxshya, Sangarsh camp; Gyandeep Village Organisation under the aegis of Sakhi Udaan Federation. All women’s institutions (SHGs, VOs, Federations) participated in the camp.

Two women and 49 men donated 51-units of blood for Mahatma Gandhi hospital. Through Sakhi, SHG members are taking charge of various issues pertaining to social and village development. By using the SHG platform, these collectives are not only creating awareness among communities but also taking action for awareness, equality and social justice.