At Concern India Foundation, we believe that sustainable development begins with empowered communities. Our Community Development Programme adopts a holistic approach to improving livelihoods, strengthening local institutions, promoting social inclusion, and building resilient communities.
We work with rural communities to address multiple dimensions of development through an integrated village approach. Our interventions focus on water conservation, strengthening, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), promoting youth engagement towards employability, and addressing community-driven development priorities. By empowering local institutions and community groups, we help villages become more self-reliant and resilient.
India’s traditional weaving communities possess rich cultural heritage but often face economic and market challenges. Concern supports weavers through design development, skill enhancement, and enterprise-building initiatives. We provide training in allied services such as looms and machine repair, facilitate the establishment of support enterprises such as yarn stores and strengthen branding, digital marketing, and online sales capabilities. We also create market linkages through exhibitions, trade fairs, and buyer connections, helping weavers access wider markets and improve their incomes.
Concern India Foundation promotes sustainable agricultural practices that improve productivity, strengthen food security and enhance rural incomes.
We empower women to become economically independent, confident decision-makers, and active contributors to their families and communities through capacity building, livelihood promotion, entrepreneurship, and mobility support.
We have helped youth across the country by training them in various programs such as driving, nursing assistance, CRM and digital skills. These programs have reported substantial progress, with over 65% securing job placements after the program. In addition to improving employability, we work towards building life skills such as critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution skills that are valuable across diverse requirements.
