EMPOWERING RURAL WOMEN TO
FOSTER EQUALITY, IDENTITY,
AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
What We're About
Our Mission
Astitva Women Education and Empowerment Foundation is a non-governmental organization in Chhattisgarh to promote female literacy, improve health & hygiene, and stimulate empowerment of women. 'Astitva' started in 2010 with a literacy campaign and our grassroots level efforts continued subsequently leading to a registered NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) in 2014.
'Astitva' (Identity in English) is the paradigm to facilitate the development of disadvantaged women by supporting innovative and impactful activities that benefit their education, career, and growth. The focus is on preparing the girl child to succeed in school and beyond. We are building a foundation to create a positive change by advocacy and outreach, and through health and hygiene drives. Our initiatives foster sustainable development of rural communities through training and skills development in women-led cottage industries thereby augmenting financial independence and reducing vulnerabilities.
Our Objective
We at TEAM ASTITVA are focused towards educational development of the girl child, on promoting economic independence for the women and raising awareness on women's health conditions with increased access to resources in rural Chhattisgarh. We believe that empowerment of women and gender equality are fundamental prerequisites to a strong society. This requires that women have increased access to resources, education and employment, and that their basic human rights and freedom are promoted and protected.