Anandam – Women Empowerment
In Partnership With
ANANDAM WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Transforming Lives of Single Mothers & Underprivileged Women
SDG 5 — Gender Equality & Empowerment of All Women and Girls | Ambattur, Chennai
About the Initiative
Anandam Women Empowerment, supported by Atos Foundation, runs a free skill-based training programme for single mothers, widows and underprivileged women in Ambattur, Chennai.
The programme equips women with certified vocational skills, enabling them to achieve financial independence while balancing caregiving responsibilities.
With Atos Foundation’s CSR support, the programme will train 768 women every year over two years (FY 2026–27 & FY 2027–28), reaching 1,536 beneficiaries through three batches of four-month certified courses.
768
Women Per Year
(Atos Funded)
1,536
Proposed Reach
FY 2026–28
4 Months
Certified Course Duration
Skill Training Programmes
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Tailoring Class
Training women in stitching, garment making and tailoring skills to support self-employment and income generation.
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Aari Embroidery
Specialized embroidery training for sarees, blouses and fashion wear.
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Bakery Unit
Training women in bakery products for internal use within Anandam.
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Computer Literacy
Teaching basic computer skills and office applications to improve employability.
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Fashion Designing
Creative clothing design, pattern making and modern fashion trends.
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Diaper Unit Production
Training in diaper, underpad and sanitary napkin production for internal use.
Beneficiaries Served Within Anandam
100+
Senior Citizens Supported
300+
Students Benefited
90+
Special Needs Children
50% → 100%
Unit Capacity Expansion
Programme Overview
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Whom We Support
Single mothers of children with special needs, widows, and women from economically weaker sections aged 18–50 years in and around Ambattur, Chennai.
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Sustainable Model
All bakery items and hygiene products are consumed within Anandam, ensuring continuous support while the programme remains fully CSR and donor funded.
