Skilling & Economic Empowerment
Why Skilling & Economic Empowerment
Economic exclusion is one of the most pressing challenges facing LGBTQIA+ individuals, adolescent girls, and underprivileged youth in India. Deep-rooted gender biases, limited access to quality education, and stigma in workplaces often push these groups to the margins of the labor force. Many are either unemployed or dependent on informal and insecure livelihoods. Empowering marginalized communities through relevant skill-building and economic opportunity is key to breaking the cycle of poverty, improving self-worth, and promoting social inclusion. For this, interventions must go beyond training alone and include career guidance, placement support, and access to capital.
Asian Bridge India (ABI) fosters economic independence and livelihood development by:
- Offering vocational and soft skills training across multiple trades
- Providing tailored career guidance through the "My Quest My Career" program
- Supporting entrepreneurship through micro-loans and mentoring
- Collaborating with employers to improve placement opportunities for marginalized individuals
- Creating inclusive learning spaces free from discrimination and bias
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ABI’s core program interventions are;
- Vocational Training Programs: Courses in tailoring, beauty, spoken English, computer literacy, and more, adapted for different learning levels and career aspirations
- Career Readiness (My Quest My Career): Focused modules on interview skills, resume writing, digital literacy, communication, and work ethics
- Entrepreneurship Development: Guidance on business planning, budgeting, and accessing micro-finance to start small enterprises
- Placement & Linkages: Connecting trainees to local employers, service sectors, or self-employment opportunities
- Inclusive Skill Spaces: Ensuring LGBTQIA+ persons and girls feel welcomed and supported throughout the training cycle
LGBTQIA+ community members and adolescent girls trained in practical, marketable skills
Dozens of youth placed in retail, beauty, digital, and service sectors
Strengthened local ecosystem for inclusive employability and livelihood development
• Leadership developed in the target group to initiate self-livelihood activities
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“बुरा न मानो होली है – पर बुरा
Asian Bridge India organized a “बुरा न मानो होली है – पर
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A Memorable Evening of Dialogue, Unity, and Shared
Under the “Youth Initiative for Equality,” a special programme was organized on
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Supporting Vulnerable Voters During the SIR Process
Our team members Anil and Suraj are currently on a fact-finding mission
