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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