The SDC program tackles unemployment and illiteracy among adults, particularly women, in patriarchal societies. In many regions, traditional values limit women’s opportunities for employment and education, confining them to domestic roles and undervaluing them compared to men. This bias often results in girls being withdrawn from school.
Many young girls face academic challenges due to the need to support their families. They are also withdrawn from school for early marriages or upon reaching puberty due to inadequate facilities in schools. Some children never enrol in school, being considered a financial burden by their families.
Older women, often married off at a young age, did not have the opportunity to pursue education. The SDC program empowers these women by equipping them with practical and creative skills, enhancing their employability and self-esteem. This newfound confidence allows them to face the world and pursue meaningful opportunities.
Located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, our Skill Development Centres uplift underserved communities through quality, short-term courses. These affordable courses with minimal admission requirements make training accessible to many individuals. We offer training in Stitching, Beauty Therapy, Jewellery Making, Graphic Design, and Computing Skills (including Hindi/English Typing). Additionally, we provide Citizenship Advisory services to help locals claim government benefits.
We offer a Play School with a caretaker to support our beneficiaries, allowing mothers and guardians to learn without stress. By the end of the course, students gain skills that enable them to secure new jobs, pursue higher education, or start their small businesses, fostering independence.
By providing accessible and affordable education, the SDC program helps bridge the gap for those who have been marginalised by traditional societal norms, empowering them to build financially independent lives.
Our first stitching centre was inaugurated in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, in 2004. Located in a building that houses one of Udayan Care’s children’s homes (Jagshanti), this centre exclusively serves women. In this area, many women’s activities are restricted by traditional patriarchal norms. The centre provides a safe space for local women to learn and work by excluding male students. It also fosters a support network outside their families, empowering them to challenge and overcome societal restrictions.
The Pauri program is open to all genders and ages, unlike the Greater Noida Centre, which supports women exclusively. In Pauri, inclusivity breaks down gender stereotypes, with young men participating in traditionally female-dominated courses, such as Beauty Therapy.
Udayan Care proudly presents a range of products created at the Skill Centre in Greater NOIDA under the brand name Sukriti, meaning ‘beautiful creations’ in Hindi. The garments produced at the centre are hand-made by local community women using natural fabrics. Several of the garments are designed as ‘zero-waste’ designs, where all pattern pieces are geometric shapes that ensure no fabric is wasted during the cutting process.
Committed to recycling and minimizing landfill waste, Udayan Care repurposes any material waste from garment production to create other items. The Art and Craft department produces jewellery and hand-painted ceramic pottery, while the Sewing Production Unit makes table and bed linen, often hand-block printed with exclusive designs.
To encourage customers to promote Udayan Care, we make carry bags in-house from old newspapers. They feature the Udayan Care logo and are crafted with handles made from fabric scraps. Products are marketed through social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook and exhibitions and stalls.
