Shelter Associates has been working on developing livelihood projects to help support the women of Pune and Sangli.
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One such project is the Saree Bag Project, which teaches destitute women how to sew reusable shopping bags out of used sarees and discarded fabric. The project is designed to support the women financially, to increase their confidence in their skills and ability to support their families, and to give them a greater voice in family and community decisions. The saree bags also serve as a practical alternative to plastic bags and promote environmental awareness.
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