VIKALP WOMEN'S GROUP - Livelihood for 500 Tribal Women in Gujarat

Address

VIKALP WOMEN'S GROUP
E/5 Saptgiri Society ,OppTaj Residency Akota road
Baroda, Gujarat 390020
India
919879725969

Mission

We work for the equitable distribution of resources and opportunities between different genders, classes, castes, and regions. We strive for recognition of women as equal productive and reproductive individuals, for a system that will increase women’s accessibility to choices, social justice, health, education, and livelihood. We work collectively, drawing upon each other’s potential, to negotiate inequality and celebrate diversity.

Programs

Our work revolves around women’s collectives. Through collectives, we work on the protection of women's rights by running a helpline, providing counseling, managing a crisis shelter, sponsoring health conferences and providing legal aid. We also work on livelihood issues by developing comprehensive programs to initiate sustainable employment for women in marginalized communities.

VIKALP WOMEN'S GROUP's Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Livelihood for 500 Tribal Women in Gujarat
Livelihood for 500 Tribal Women in Gujarat

Personnel Overview

Indira Pathak - Managing Trustee
Ms. Pathak chose to be an activist. While working with the women’s movement, she co-founded Vikalp, bringing to the group her passion of activism and her determination. She and Sakhi Sangathan conceptualized the project, assessed the odds, organized, and ensured committment of the women; the detailed plans reflect Ms. Pathak’s previously successful work with economic programs for the vulnerable.

Maya Sharma - Program Director
The women’s movement changed Ms. Sharma; From being a staid, urban housewife, she turned into an enthusiastic activist. She worked first at a women’s group, then in a national trade union, and now serves as an active trustee of Vikalp. Ms. Sharma is responsible for recording the trainings and, when applicable, publishing books and educational documents on Vikalp-relevant topics.

Sumitraben Bachubhai Baria - Sakhi Sangathan President
One of the first tribal women who was influenced by Vikalp, Ms. Baria has grown into an active community organizer. She has embraced new ideas and carried them over into her personal life by resisting the child marriages of her relatives. When the federation of community women (SS) was implemented, she was elected President.

Personnel Statistics

Indira Pathak, Managing Trustee
Founded in 1996
Employees: 23
Volunteers: 73

Financial Statistics

Budget (2007): 165,461
Budget (2006): 104,119
Maximum Budget: 165,461
Overhead: 63%
Other funding sources: Ford Foundation, Astraea, American Jewish World Service, Funds for Global & Human Rights, funds from State Government