Empowering Rural Women Entrepreneurs A Transformative Journey by SEVA Foundation
The Challenge
Women in rural India continue to face multiple challenges in starting and sustaining enterprises—limited mobility, lack of financial access, minimal market exposure, and inadequate business training. Despite their immense potential, they remain largely excluded from formal economic systems.
Our Solution
Women-Led Enterprise Ecosystems
SEVA Foundation is building an enabling ecosystem that nurtures women-led entrepreneurship in rural communities. Through capacity building, peer support, and access to finance and markets, SEVA empowers women to become self-reliant business leaders.
Our Approach
• Training & Handholding:
Structured modules on business management, financial literacy, and leadership development.
• Peer-to-Peer Learning:
Women supporting women—fostering mutual growth, confidence, and shared success.
• Access to Markets & Finance:
Facilitating connections with banks, microfinance institutions, and local markets to scale up enterprises.
• Focus on Green Livelihoods:
Promoting sustainable businesses in clean energy, nutrition, agriculture, and health sectors.
Our Impact So Far
340+ rural women trained in enterprise development
Why It Matters
• Enhances women’s economic independence
• Boosts household incomes and community resilience
• Supports climate-resilient, inclusive growth
• Empowers women to lead and inspire local change
