Our Women’s Empowerment Program in India is based in Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, a coastal city recently ranked among the Top 10 Cities to Visit by Lonely Planet. This initiative focuses on skill development as a pathway to empowerment, giving local women the tools and confidence they need to improve their lives.
As a volunteer, you’ll work with small group of women (3 to 20) eager to learn English and computer skills. English lessons help them support their children’s education, communicate beyond their community, and increase self-confidence, while digital literacy open doors to better-paying jobs. Most of them would have intermediate or basic level English.
Daily sessions run for about 3–4 hours, guided by our Women’s Empowerment Coordinator, who provides resources and support. As a volunteer, you may lead or support sessions in:
- English language teaching, especially conversational and practical usage
- Vocational training skills such as computer basics, embroidery, tailoring or crochet.
- Life skills & confidence workshops, including communication, financial literacy, goal-setting
- Mentoring & women’s circles, where participants share stories, set goals, and support each other
Our coordinator provides a broad framework, but you’ll have flexibility to design sessions relevant to women’s real needs and your skills.
You don’t need prior teaching experience—just fluency in English and enthusiasm to support. Volunteers with backgrounds in computer skill training, education, curriculum design, or vocational training are especially valuable.
Beyond teaching, this program is also about cultural exchange and community connection. You’ll form deep relationships with local women, share experiences across cultures, and contribute to long-term empowerment.
By joining, you’ll not only support women in building brighter futures but also be part of a global movement for equality and empowerment.
Typical Day
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast at your volunteer house
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Prepare lesson plans and lead English or skill-based sessions
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch and free time
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Continue teaching, mentoring, or facilitating women’s circle activities
Evening: Explore Fort Kochi’s art cafés, spice markets, or join a yoga class by the beach
Weekends are free for exploration — from cruising the Kerala backwaters, visiting tea plantations in Munnar, to enjoying an Ayurveda spa experience.
This program is ideal for:
Female volunteers looking to make an impact through education and empowerment
Students and professionals seeking international community development experience
Families or groups wanting a meaningful volunteering holiday in Kerala
