Livelihood Service

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Livelihood Service

About Livelihood Service

Operation Equip India (OEI) addresses the employment challenges faced by people with disabilities, particularly rural women, through various livelihood initiatives. These programs aim to empower individuals by providing training, resources, and support for income generation. The livelihood initiatives by OEI include an eight-month tailoring and embroidery training program, formation of self-help groups (SHGs), training programs for SHGs on business planning and financial management, micro-financing/loans for starting micro-businesses, short-term tailoring training at villages, and advocacy for government grants and facilities. These initiatives enable individuals with disabilities to develop skills, gain financial independence, and overcome barriers to employment in rural areas.
Operation Equip India (OEI) offers the following livelihood initiatives to address the employment challenges faced by people with disabilities in rural areas:
  • Eight-month tailoring and embroidery training at the Equip India Center, providing sewing machines for each trainee.
  • Formation of Self-help groups (SHGs) in villages, fostering community support and collaboration.
  • Training programs for SHGs on small business planning and financial management, equipping them with essential entrepreneurial skills.
  • Provision of micro-financing/loans to support the establishment of micro-businesses for income generation.
  • Short-term tailoring training conducted in villages specifically for women with disabilities who are unable to attend training in the city.
  • Advocacy efforts to secure government grants, subsidized loans, UDID (Unique Disability ID) cards, free rail and bus pass facilities, and other benefits for individuals with disabilities.
These livelihood initiatives by OEI aim to empower individuals with disabilities, particularly rural women, by providing them with vocational training, resources, and support to start their own businesses and generate sustainable income.

Operation Equip India (OEI) offers livelihood services that include vocational training, micro-financing, self-help group formation, and advocacy to empower individuals with disabilities in rural areas to create sustainable sources of income.

Tailoring And Embroidery Training

Tailoring And Embroidery Training

Helping an individual to become a skilled artisan in eight months with Equip India's comprehensive tailoring and embroidery training program.​

self help groups

Self help groups (SHG’s).

OEI empowers individuals with disabilities through Self Help Groups, fostering economic independence and inclusive development in communities.

Training programs for SHG’s

Training programs for SHG

Empowering communities with business planning and financial management skills through training programs for SHG.

Micro Financing and Loans

Micro financing and Loans

OEI provides micro financing and loans to start micro-businesses, empowering individuals for income generation and economic growth.

short term tailoring training

Short Term Tailoring Training

Empowering women with disabilities at the native villages and residential settings, through short term tailoring training by OEI.

Advocacy for obtaining Government Benefits

Advocacy for obtaining Government Benefits

OEI helps advocacy for obtaining government benefits for their overall well-being and inclusion for individuals with disabilities

Success Stories

Despite her severe disability, Akkamma participated in the embroidery course offered by Operation Equip India and demonstrated remarkable skill and determination. With a short stature and abnormal finger growth, she faced challenges in holding the needle and operating the sewing machine. Initially, the teachers had doubts about her ability to complete the training, as she had previously dropped out due to difficulties. However, Akkamma’s determination to succeed coupled with the dedicated efforts of the teachers allowed her to excel in the course. Her achievement was evident as she designed and stitched her own dress for the graduation program, showcasing her talent.
Expressing her gratitude, Akkamma stated, “Equip India lifted me up from a corner and trained me in tailoring and embroidery. Now, I am confident that I can earn and support my family. Also, I have experienced greater love here at Equip India than at my own home.” Her journey serves as an inspiration to others, highlighting the transformative impact of Operation Equip India’s support and the empowerment it provides to individuals with disabilities.

FAQ's

Few of the most asked questions – answered.

OEI provides various livelihood services including vocational training, micro-financing, self-help group formation, and advocacy support for individuals with disabilities in rural areas.

Vocational training programs offered by OEI are designed to benefit individuals with disabilities, particularly rural women, who wish to acquire skills in areas such as tailoring and embroidery.

OEI provides micro-financing or loans to individuals with disabilities to help them start micro-businesses, creating income-generating opportunities and promoting financial independence.

OEI promotes the formation of self-help groups (SHGs) in villages, which provide a supportive community environment for individuals with disabilities to collaborate, share resources, and collectively work towards income generation and economic empowerment.

 

OEI conducts training programs for self-help groups (SHGs) to enhance their skills in small business planning and financial management, enabling them to make informed decisions and effectively manage their enterprises.

Yes, OEI offers short-term tailoring training programs conducted in villages specifically for women with disabilities who are unable to attend training in the city, ensuring accessibility to vocational skills development.

OEI advocates for individuals with disabilities to obtain government grants, subsidized loans, Unique Disability ID (UDID) cards, free rail and bus pass facilities, and other benefits that can support their livelihood and economic well-being.

Individuals can access the livelihood services provided by OEI by reaching out to the organization directly, inquiring about the available services, and following the necessary application procedures.

The livelihood services offered by OEI are aimed at individuals with disabilities in rural areas, providing support and opportunities for income generation irrespective of specific regions or communities.

Individuals can support OEI’s livelihood services by volunteering their time and expertise, contributing to micro-financing initiatives, providing mentorship to self-help groups, and advocating for inclusive policies and opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the realm of livelihood.

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