Giving Opportunities
Christian Women Help Their Dalit Sisters in the Name of Jesus Christ
Dalit women and girls of India live as outcasts in dire need of love, acceptance and opportunity. Because they are Dalit, they are considered "untouchable" by society. Because they are women, they are discriminated against as a matter of course.
With the help of SIS and a local implementer, the Dalit women are joining much-needed self-help groups. The groups are led by local pastors' wives and Christian women who are trained to teach the Dalit women reading, vocational skills and financial savings plans. Through a microloan program the women can start a new business or expand an existing one.
As the women gain skills and improve their financial standing, they gain confidence and hope for themselves and their families. As they hear the gospel and accept the message of Jesus Christ, they find lasting joy.
Vocational training for one woman:
$16
Literacy training for one woman:
$13
Cost of equipping one woman to develop self-help groups:
$265
Construction of phase 1- coordination and training center:
$57,500
Total need:
$113,084