Knowledge Support Network
The Awareness Foundation actively convenes stakeholder meetings, workshops, and discussions to exchange experiences and deliberate on skill building, livelihood enhancement, and employability. A key initiative has been developing a resource network to enrich training curricula, expand outreach, and strengthen knowledge support for skill-building programs.
Genesis of the Initiative
In 2017, the foundation launched this effort with an expert roundtable workshop at its site office, gathering specialists from various domains, including:
- Ecology
- Social work and skill training
- Banking and finance
- Statistics and quality control
- Economics and geography
This workshop laid the foundation for skill mapping in the local region, leading to:
- Development of short-term training courses aligned with local needs.
- Collaboration with local institutions for training and skill development.
- Establishment of a framework for skill-building, social enterprises, and self-employment.
Rural Executive Development Programme
In January 2017, the Awareness Foundation partnered with the Central Bank of India to organize a Rural Executive Development Programme titled “Essentials of Doing Business.” Held at the Mallickpur site office in 24 Parganas South District, this initiative mobilized 23 rural self-employed individuals from diverse entrepreneurial backgrounds. The program saw an overwhelming response from self-employed rural women, demonstrating the strong demand for structured business guidance.
Expert Meet on Occupational Safety & Health
Continuing its knowledge-building efforts, the Awareness Foundation hosted an Expert Meet on Occupational Safety & Health on November 23, 2024, at an offsite location in Kalyani, Nadia. The objective was to explore the establishment of a best practices center in collaboration with civil society organizations active in the field of occupational safety.