Threads of Empowerment –Launch of Samoon Foundation’s 10th Sewing & Knitting Center in Rudraprayag

 Date – Sunday, 12 May 2024

For over 14 years, the Samoon Foundation has stood as a steadfast advocate forwomen’s empowerment in Uttarakhand. This enduring commitment took a vibrant

leap forward on May 21,2024, with the inauguration of the 10th Free Sewing and Knitting

Training Center (SSDC10) in Agastyamuni, Rudraprayag. More than just a facility, SSDC1 0

represents a sanctuary of opportunity— designed to equip rural women with essential

skills in sewing and knitting, paving the way for economic independence and self- reliance.

The event was not only a celebration of a new center but also a recognition of female

changemakers through the prestigious Samoon Samman Awards. Among the honorees, Dr.

Geeta Nautiyal was awarded the Education Excellence Award for her unwavering

commitment to teaching. Kamla Dewasali received the Entrepreneur Excellence Award for

her innovative work in dairy farming. The Community Development Award was jointly

conferred on Kamla Negi and Nageshwari Devi, whose sewing centers have created

meaningful local employment. Madhuri Negi, a driving force behind the Veerangna

Women Organization, was honored with the Nari Shakti Award for her exemplary

leadership. These recognitions served as powerful symbols of what women can

achieve when given the right platform and support.

The inauguration, graced by Dr. Geeta Nautiyal as the Chief Guest and attended by key

community leaders and Samoon Foundation members, reflected a collective

commitment to grassroots development. The presence of social activists and

enthusiastic local women further underscored the urgency and relevance of skill-

building initiatives like SSDC10. As a growing network of empowerment hubs, this new

center reinforces the Foundation’s mission: to build a prosperous Uttarakhand, one skilled

and confident woman at a time.

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A Viral Plea, A Compassionate Response –Samoon Foundation’s Timely Intervention

Date – Sunday, 12 May 2024

In the digital age, stories of hardship often surface through viral content, moving

audiences beyond screens into action. One such moment unfolded when a heart-

wrenching video of a 93- year- old woman— frail, hunched, and begging for food—

circulated online. This powerful image of silent suff ering caught the immediate attention of the Samoon Foundation, prompting a swift and empathetic response.

Behind the viral video was a deeply layered story of intergenerational adversity. The elderly woman lived with her 71 - year- old daughter, herself a widow. The daughter’s son, having lost his wife, had gone missing— leaving behind two orphaned children in the care of their aging great- grandmother and grandmother. As if fate hadn’t already been cruel, one of the children was recovering from a leg injury, compounding the family’s distress and ultimately forcing the nonagenarian matriarch into the streets to beg in order to survive.

Moved by the family's plight, the Samoon Foundation quickly mobilized. The team

reached out to the family and personally visited them on May 1 0, 2024, to assess the situation. While the child’s injury had since healed, the household remained in urgentneed of daily essentials. Without hesitation, the Foundation provided a month’s supply of groceries, off ering not just relief, but dignity and hope. The intervention allowed the elderly woman to return home, free from the burden of begging at least for a while.

This case underscores the silent crises often hidden plain sight and exemplifies how community organizations like Samoon Foundation serve as critical lifeline transforming viral awareness into meaningful, restorative action

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Empowering Rural Women –The Launch of Samoon Skill Development Center SSDC09

Date – Sunday, 05 May 2024

On May 5, 2024, in the quiet yet determined village of Baleshwar Chamyala, nestled in Tehri Garhwal, the Samoon Foundation marked a significant milestone in its journey of grassroots empowerment. The inauguration of its 9th Samoon Skill Development Center (SSDC09) signaled more than just the addition of a new facility it represented a renewed commitment to equipping rural women with practical skills for economic self-reliance and long- term prosperity.

The event showcased the power of collective purpose, drawing active participation from local changemakers such as Smt. Kavita Rani, Nagar Panchayat Member, and respected social workers Smt. Prati Joshi and Shri Hari. Shri Vikram Shah, Regional Manager of Samoon Foundation, underscored the organization’s sustained impact,sharing how eight previous centers had already transformed the lives of hundreds of women by providing hands- on training and pathways to independence.

The inauguration was met with widespread acclaim, with the community expressing

heartfelt gratitude for the Foundation’s ongoing social contributions. SSDC09 was

welcomed not merely as an institution, but as a catalyst for change— an initiative that

holds the promise of enhancing livelihoods, fostering dignity, and narrowing gender

disparities. Through this center, Samoon Foundation continues to illuminate the path

toward a more equitable, empowered, and economically vibrant Uttarakhand.

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