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Katha, the profit-for-all voluntary organization, is looking for PEOPLE! We have been working with children and women since 1990 and have strong links with the 54 communities we work with.


Katha also works at the leading edge in culturelinking, literary translation and publishing. We see translation as a non-divisive tool for the country as a whole. Uncommon creativities for a common good is our motto.

katha is a registered nonprofit organization.
a3 sarvodaya enclave
new delhi 110 017
 
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The Self Help Groups at Katha

Katha has 26 SHGs today. This is one of the fastes growing enterprises at Katha, thanks to the interest of the communities' women!

WHAT IS A SHG?

An SHG is small (10-20 members), generally homogenous and related by affinity; it is a group whose members use savings, credit and social involvement as instruments of empowerment.

Objectives-

  • To bring empowerment through Self Help Concept i.e development through participation.
  • To inculcate a habit of saving among the families.
  • To decrease dependency on moneylenders.
  • To enhance their confidence and skills.
  • To increase awareness on various local institutions and schemes.
  • To help develop micro enterprise.
  • To initiate and implement community development activities.