Promotion of Sustainable Livelihoods of Women
In Motion
Active field operations are underway with direct community oversight.
Funding Partner
PMI
Corporate PartnerStatus
Ongoing
Beneficiaries
women
Verified Project
27 Years of Impact
Delivering Women-Led Micro-Enterprise & Livelihood Units across Andhra Pradesh, India
In the targeted eco-regions of Andhra Pradesh, India, rural households faced critical bottlenecks in limited independent income and financial inclusion for women. EFFORT deployed structured, on-ground field solutions to build long-term community resilience.
Direct Reach
women
Geographic Footprint
Multi-Village
Andhra Pradesh, India
Funding & Support
PMI
Corporate Partner
Verification Status
Active
Ongoing Field Operations
Addressing Root Challenges in Andhra Pradesh, India
Promotion of Sustainable Livelihoods of Women. Delivered in direct partnership with PMI, this project addresses core socio-economic and environmental challenges by supporting Improving economic status of 275 women, enabling additional income through Income Generation Units.
Core Strategic Objectives
Promotion of Sustainable Livelihoods of Women
4-Stage Execution Blueprint
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Women's SHG & Livelihood Survey
Surveying target areas in Andhra Pradesh, India and mobilizing beneficiaries with PMI.
Livelihood Skills Training
Hands-on livelihood skills training conducted directly with women's SHG members.
Livelihood Activity Rollout
Deploying the chosen income-generation activity across participating SHGs.
SHG Leadership Handover
Establishing women's SHG leadership for sustained post-project operations.
Project Action Items
Women's SHG & Livelihood Survey
Conducted baseline household and livelihood-needs surveys among target women in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Formed or strengthened women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) as the project's core unit.
Finalized the livelihood/income-generation activities to be piloted.
What This Project Is Working Toward
Women-Led Livelihoods
New income-generation activities established and led by women's Self-Help Groups.
Skill & Confidence Building
Built lasting micro-enterprise and financial-literacy skills among women's SHG members.
Reduced Vulnerability
New independent income reduced women's economic dependence and vulnerability.
Household Savings Growth
Built SHG savings discipline and reduced dependence on informal high-interest credit.
Steady Income Growth
SHG-led livelihood activities created steadier, women-controlled household income.
Community Ownership
Transferred income-generation activity management to trained women SHG leaders.
Moments From the Field
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Women-Led Micro-Enterprise & Livelihood Units — Baseline Village Meeting
Andhra Pradesh, India
Women-Led Micro-Enterprise & Livelihood Units — Field Demonstration & Training
Andhra Pradesh, India
Women-Led Micro-Enterprise & Livelihood Units — Distribution of Bio-Inputs & Kits
Andhra Pradesh, India
Women-Led Micro-Enterprise & Livelihood Units — On-Ground Infrastructure Check
Andhra Pradesh, India
Women-Led Micro-Enterprise & Livelihood Units — Quality & Outcome Verification
Andhra Pradesh, India
Women-Led Micro-Enterprise & Livelihood Units — Official Handover & CBO Meeting
Andhra Pradesh, India
“By adopting intercropping, she effectively utilised her land and resources, reduced risks, and improved soil health — a story that inspires other farmers to embrace sustainable techniques.”
— Ambati Thasamma, Farmer, Dornala Mandal, Prakasam District
The skills, water assets, and local CBO capacity established during this initiative remain fully operational today.
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