“Illiterate, she borrowed at higher interest rates to address daily needs. SNSF gathered Sanwer women to create an SHG (Self Help Group).” - Prembai

2 September, 2019 | Health and Rural Development

Prem bai joined and was given a loan to start a juice shop on the road to Bhopal. After six months of financial literacy training, the SHG was linked to the bank. Readmore

"Tribal families were engaged as landless labour, daily wage workers, etc. which led to economic hardships and debt at usurious interest rates. SNSF’s SHG (Self Help Group) was created to generate income from livestock.” - Muktidham Mahila Bachat Gat

2 September, 2019 | Health and Rural Development

Tribal families were engaged as landless labour, daily wage workers, etc, which led to economic hardships and debt at usurious interest rates. SNSF’s SHG (Self-Help Group) was created to generate income from livestock.Readmore

Balvinder Kaur, 37, Parwanoo rises for social service

2 September, 2019 | Health and Rural Development

Balvinder, an ambitious and sincere woman, had her fair share of struggles following the demise of her father at a young age. She grew up watching her mother trying to make ends meet for a family of eight.Readmore

A graduate from Punjab University and a diploma in Nursing, Neelam had to leave her job when she got married.

2 September, 2019 | Health and Rural Development

A graduate from Punjab University and a diploma in Nursing. When she married, she had to leave the job.Readmore

Established easy access to clean water for the residents of Village Jhambulpada, Nashik

7 June, 2019 | Health and Rural Development

Village Jhambulpada is located 50-55 kms from Nashik city in the Trimbakeshwar block. SNSF began work in this village in 2011 wherein the dry period in the village extended from 9-10 months in a year.Readmore

“Vocational and life skills have brightened my future prospects.” - Abhay Kumar

20 February, 2018 | Skill Development

Abhay Kumar is confident that the practical hands-on technical training, along with the life skills and spoken English classes, will build his academic qualifications and make him a far more employable person. As a young professional of a new India, he looks forward to the future with optimism and confidence. Readmore

“I have learnt to earn with dignity.” - Prasanta Kumar Behera

20 January, 2018 | Skill Development

“I have learnt to earn with dignity and I want to encourage other rural youth to do so,” says Prasanta Kumar Behera of Orissa. When even ITI training failed to gain him a decent job, it was SNSF that led him to a well-paying job with a reputed company in Gurugram through a combo course, spoken English classes coupled with basic computer skills. Today, he is not only supporting himself, but also paying back the loan taken for his education by his impoverished parents.Readmore

SNSF planned strategic coaching for the rural students struggling with their competitive examinations in and around Spicer India Pvt Ltd, Jodhalli.

18 January, 2018 | Education

SNSF planned strategic coaching for the rural students struggling with their competitive examinations in and around Spicer India, Jodhalli. Readmore

“My determination drives me to improve the standard of living for my family.” - Pooja Nagarkoti

18 January, 2018 | Education

Pooja, a teenager married even before she came of age, could never have dreamt that she would one day be able to help her husband buy a two-wheeler! Education and training allowed her to fulfil her dreams. Today, she is a proud partner of her husband, sharing family responsibilities with confidence, and helping raise the standard of living for her family. Readmore

“From a disillusioned failure, I have become an optimistic youth.” - Saurabh Bhagel

19 October, 2017 | Health and Rural Development

Saurabh Baghel, a youngster from a poor family of Uttar Pradesh, was disillusioned by the early failure of his first venture and had to give up on his hopes of pursuing a higher education. It was at this juncture that the JIVIKA MAST KPA programme appeared as a beacon of hope and guided him towards a brighter future. Equipped with technical knowledge, life skills and the confidence to speak English, he is all set to fulfil his dream of becoming an entrepreneur. Readmore

“From a state of helpless despair, I have been able to achieve financial security.” - Tulsi

3 February, 2016 | Education

Despite minimal education, Tulsi has succeeded in earning not only a livelihood but the respect of her family and community. How? She first underwent the SNSF beauty training course and then the advanced beauty course. The result: from a state of helpless despair, she has been able to achieve financial security.Readmore

“SNSF helped me change my mindset and pursue a career.” - Seema

3 February, 2015 | Skill Development

Hailing from a conservative Rajasthani family, Seema encountered stiff resistance not only from her parents but also her educated younger brothers, when she wanted to undergo technical training and get herself a job. She met other girl students as well as alumni members to make her case and was finally able to convince her family. Today, she is thoroughly enjoying the intensive training course that she’s a part of and looks forward to bagging a job eventually.Readmore

Facilitates skill development programme for underprivileged sections of the society

3 February, 2015 | Skill Development

Jyoti is 22 years old, a native of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, living in Gurugram with her mother and two elder brothers. Her mother is a worker in a garment factory. Her father deserted the family when Jyoti was only 5-6 months old.Readmore

Infrastructure support and remedial coaching to school children in Manesar, Gurugram

3 February, 2015 | Education

When a boys’ Government school in Manesar reported 34% performance by Grade 10 students in 2015, the reasons were ascribed to poor infrastructure, insufficient teaching aids, student attitude and low attendance. Readmore

Life has changed for Rekha, 21, Jodhalli, Karnataka

3 February, 2015 | Skill Development

Hailing from a poverty-stricken family in the Kanavihonnapur village of Dharwad district, Rekha took up the tailoring course offered by SNSF in 2016.Readmore

"Managing a house of four on her husband’s salary as a labourer was hard for Lalita, and she often borrowed money to make ends meet. She enrolled in the HATP course of SNSF" - Lalita Solanki

3 February, 2015 | Skill Development

Managing a house of four on her husband’s salary as a labourer was hard for Lalita, and she often borrowed money to make ends meet. She enrolled in the HATP course of SNSFReadmore

“SNSF helped a young girl like me achieve her dream of having a successful career.” - Reetu

11 July, 2013 | Skill Development

Two courses in auto mechanics helped Reetu not only to achieve her dream of a successful career - a good salary, a holistic work environment and ample scope for professional growth. What’s more is that is her success has motivated her younger brother to follow her footsteps. Readmore