Meet our proud attendees of the Accenture sponsored Kashida (embroidery) training in Jethwai Village in Jaisalmer district. Whether it be Kamalaji, the Anganwadi worker who enthusiastically rounds up all her mates to come to the training at 1pm sharp or be it Prerna, who always ensures that none of her friends are left behind, one can see the proud smiles and confidence that grows in these potential artisans as they successfully complete one Kashida pattern after another under the guidance of Ms Najji Devi. Enthusiastically raising their embroidery frames to show the entire centre, their newly made creation gives the women a sense of being as they take out time and embroider something solely for themselves. In a region where this is significantly high time poverty among both men and women, this small workshop of two hours per day, gives the women some time out to talk to their peers while also learning a new skill in a safe space relatively free of social constraints and mores. As their skills grow, so do their smiles, confidence, self -esteem and a sense of self. It gives us immense pleasure to see these small unmeasurable achievements that are rarely reflected in official reports but make a huge difference in the lives of the community members!
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