Objective of Soukhya Sanjeevini Samsthe, Chickballapur
Soukhya Sanjeevini Samsthe aims to empower female sex workers by addressing their unique needs, advocating for their rights, and creating opportunities for sustainable development. Its primary objectives include:
- To provide access to comprehensive and stigma-free healthcare, including sexual and reproductive health services, HIV/AIDS prevention, and mental health support.
- To protect and promote the human rights of female sex workers, addressing issues of discrimination, stigma, and violence.
- To offer skill development and vocational training programs that enable alternative livelihood options and financial independence.
- To establish self-help groups and savings initiatives to foster economic resilience among members.
- To enhance members’ knowledge of their rights, legal frameworks, and health, enabling informed decision-making.
- To provide educational support for the children of female sex workers, ensuring better opportunities for future generations.
- To build a supportive and inclusive network for female sex workers, fostering unity and mutual aid among members.
- To strengthen partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and stakeholders for collective impact.
- To challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about female sex workers through public awareness campaigns and community engagement.
- To work towards creating a society that respects and values the dignity of all individuals, irrespective of their occupation or background.
- To ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization by building resource mobilization strategies and self-reliant income-generating programs.
- To promote environmentally sustainable practices within the community and organizational activities.
- Increased condom usage by female sex workers with clients and other sexual partners.
- Reduced incidence of curable sexually transmitted infections among female sex workers.
- To ensure healthy life of every female sex workers through availing better health services.
- To build better relationship with Government, Non-Government and financial institutions and to mobilize the resources available for the female sex workers.
- To encourage the people living with HIV AIDS to access human rights and needs such as employment, marriage, shelter, medical care and insurance
- To encourage particularly women and children living with HIV AIDS to fulfill their needs
Through these objectives, Soukhya Sanjeevini Samsthe seeks to transform the lives of female sex workers, enabling them to lead lives of dignity, security, and empowerment while contributing to societal change.
The members of Soukhya Sanjeevini Samsthe, a community-based organization (CBO) formed by female sex workers, have successfully initiated various livelihood activities. This progress is made possible through the comprehensive support provided by the CBO, which includes:
Key Support Provided:
Free Skill Development Trainings:
- Training programs aimed at equipping members with vocational and entrepreneurial skills.
- Skills include tailoring, handicrafts, food processing, beautician courses, and more.
- Workshops on financial literacy and business management.
Self-Help Group (SHG) Loans:
- The organization facilitates access to low-interest loans through SHGs.
- These loans enable members to start or expand small businesses such as grocery shops, tailoring units, or food stalls.
- Encourages financial independence and economic stability.
Government Scheme Loans:
- The CBO assists members in availing loans and grants offered by government welfare programs.
- Support for women entrepreneurs, agricultural initiatives, or housing schemes.
- Ensures members can access their entitlements effectively.
Livelihood Activities Initiated:
- Micro-enterprises: Establishment of small shops, tailoring units, and food services.
- Agriculture and Allied Activities: Vegetable farming, poultry rearing, and gardening.
- Handicrafts: Production and sale of handmade goods like jewellery and home decor.
- Service-Oriented Ventures: Starting salons, catering services, or event management.