Women, Gender and Youth Empowerment

Janahit Gramin Sewa Samittee (JGSS) promotes gender equality, women’s empowerment, youth participation and inclusive community development through awareness, leadership, skills development and community-based initiatives. JGSS works to strengthen the confidence, capacity, participation and economic opportunities of women, youth and marginalized groups.

Key Achievements

• Promoted gender equality, women’s empowerment and inclusive participation through community awareness, training and leadership initiatives.
• Trained and recognized 59 community members as Gender Champions to promote gender equality and positive social norms.
• Conducted self-defence training for women and girls, strengthening confidence, safety and resilience.
• Conducted REFLECT classes for women’s groups, strengthening literacy, awareness, confidence, leadership and participation in community decision-making.
• Provided training on the Single Women Protection Fund and proposal writing, improving women’s access to resources and opportunities.
• Promoted the participation of women, youth, marginalized groups and vulnerable households in livelihood recovery, disaster preparedness, local development and community decision-making.
• Supported vocational skills development and income-generation opportunities for youth and working-age community members, including carpentry, welding, blacksmithing, house wiring and other practical skills.
• Mobilized local youth in community development, awareness, hygiene promotion, disaster preparedness and recovery activities.
• Encouraged youth participation in community groups, livelihood activities, social mobilization and disaster risk reduction initiatives.
• Promoted youth as community volunteers and local change agents, contributing to community resilience and social cohesion.
• Supported opportunities for youth to develop practical skills, entrepreneurship and livelihood capacities.

Key Focus

JGSS’s women, gender and youth initiatives focus on empowerment, leadership, skills development, gender equality, literacy, economic opportunities and meaningful participation, enabling women and young people to become active contributors to resilient and inclusive communities.