They say that to empower a woman, you must help her stand on her own feet. At GJKS, we have taken this literally. We are proud to announce the latest addition to our rural industrial hub: A semi-automatic Footwear (Chappal) Making Unit. We have successfully installed the machinery and completed the first batch of intensive training for […]
Change is often slow at first, but once it takes hold, it becomes an unstoppable force. Today, GJKS witnessed the power of that force. We are overjoyed to announce the formation of our 15th Self-Help Group (SHG). Reaching the milestone of 15 groups is a significant achievement in numbers, but the real story lies in the spirit of the women […]
In a market flooded with adulterated food and synthetic supplements, the world is going back to its roots. People are searching for honest, pure, and nutritious food. GJKS is proud to announce that the women of our Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are answering this demand. Expanding their production line beyond basic staples, our women entrepreneurs have now […]
Going to school is the first step, but learning is the journey. In many rural areas, while enrollment numbers are high, the quality of learning often suffers due to overcrowded classrooms and a lack of support at home. To address this “learning crisis,” GJKS has introduced Supplementary Basic Education Centers for children from Nursery up to Class 5. This initiative […]
In India, a wedding is not just a ceremony; it is a union of families and a celebration of community. However, for many financially struggling households in rural Ballia, the joy of a daughter’s wedding is often overshadowed by the crushing weight of expense. Recognizing that financial hardship should never rob a family of their […]
Growth brings new challenges, and the best challenge to have is high demand. Following the massive success of our first livelihood center, the number of women joining our initiative has grown rapidly. The sheer volume of Sattu, Besan, and spices being produced meant that a single machine could no longer keep up with the ambition of […]
They say that success makes noise. In the villages of Ballia, the success of GJKS (Gramin Jan Kalyan Samiti) is echoing loud and clear. We are thrilled to announce a significant organizational milestone: We have officially established our 10th Self-Help Group (SHG). What started as a small experiment to bring women together has now blossomed into a robust […]
Producing high-quality goods is only half the battle; selling them is the other half. For too long, the women of our Self-Help Groups (SHGs) faced a difficult choice: spend their entire day traveling to distant city markets to sell their produce, or sell to middlemen at throwaway prices. GJKS is proud to announce the solution: The Hamaragaon […]
Talent is abundant in rural Ballia, but resources are scarce. At GJKS, we realized that training alone is not enough. To truly break the cycle of poverty, women need the “Three Ms”: Machinery, Market, and Means. We are proud to announce the launch of our fully equipped Livelihood Production Center, a dedicated space where the women of our […]
To solve a problem effectively, one must first understand its depth. At GJKS, we believe that development must be data-driven and rooted in the reality of the ground. Recently, our team conducted an extensive Socio-Economic Survey covering over 1,000 women across 300+ households. Our objective was clear: to assess the true state of livelihood opportunities, educational needs, and social […]
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