Chaukdi
Turning Rural Skills into Sustainable Livelihoods
Chaukdi, an initiative by Anvarat Foundation, empowers women and adolescent girls by forming Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in rural areas. These groups foster learning, collaboration, and innovation, transforming traditional knowledge into sustainable income opportunities. Through mentorship and market access, Chaukdi enables individuals to build economic independence and drive social change.
Livelihoods with Shared Skills and Success
Chaukdi takes a multi-layered approach to livelihood generation:
Strengthening SHGs for learning and collaboration.
Hands-on training in food processing, packaging, and quality control.
Connecting producers with markets to sell products like pickles, honey, and oils.
Ongoing capacity building for learning and innovation.
Enabling women to balance work and domestic duties with dignity.
Website: https://chaukdi.in
Rural Women. Local Skills. Global Potential
The initiative supports rural, low-income women and adolescent girls with traditional knowledge but limited access to resources and markets, helping them achieve financial independence, recognition, and meaningful contributions to their families and communities.
SDGs Aligned with Chaukdi
Guided by the belief that progress must be continuous (अनवरत), our work is deeply rooted in grassroots realities, focused on building an India where Education, Health and Livelihood are not privileges—but rights accessible to all.
