At IASEW, our initiatives are aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. By addressing key challenges faced by women in the informal sector, we actively contribute to advancing multiple SDGs, and are committed to making a meaningful impact on the global agenda for sustainable development.
Goal 1: No Poverty
Alleviating poverty among women in the informal sector by providing training, education, and support to enhance their employability and income-generating opportunities.
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
Promoting good health and well-being among women by creating awareness and regarding access to healthcare services, health education, and resources for overall well-being.
Goal 5: Gender Equality
Our commitment towards achieving gender equality by empowering women in the informal sector through education, leadership development, and advocacy for their rights and equal opportunities.
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
By providing training, skill development, and support services, IASEW enables women in the informal sector to access sustainable employment opportunities.
Goal 10: Reduced Inequality
By focusing on marginalised women in the informal sector, IASEW works towards reducing inequality by providing equal access to education, resources, and opportunities for economic empowerment.
Goal 13: Climate Action
Recognizing the importance of climate action and incorporating environmental sustainability into our programs, promoting eco-friendly practices and raising awareness about climate change among women in the informal sector.
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
IASEW collaborates with various stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community organisations, to leverage resources and expertise in advancing our mission of empowering women in the informal sector and achieving sustainable development goals.
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The Video SEWA Cooperative was honoured with this state award in recognition of their distinctive approach as a unique cooperative and for their successful integration of technology into their work.
In the year 2003, the Video SEWA Cooperative was honoured with this state award in recognition of their distinctive approach as a unique cooperative and for their successful integration of technology into their work.
In 2007, Video SEWA’s “My Life My Work” earned the Social Documentary Award at the Guidonia Film Festival, Italy, standing out among 310 entries and selected as one of 13 finalists.
7th April 2011, The Community Rudi no Radio Station received two awards in the First CEMCA Community Radio Awards for good practices 2011.
During the year 2011-2012, the Video SEWA Cooperative was honoured with this state award in recognition of their distinctive approach as a unique cooperative and for their successful integration of technology into their work.
In 2013, Video SEWA’s Leelaben Dantaani received the “Pratham Tejaswini Award” from Doordarshan, recognizing her significant contributions as a grassroot videographer.
In 2013, the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting awarded IASEW’s community radio station, Rudi no Radio, with two accolades at the Third National Community Radio Sammelan held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.
In the Year 2019, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of India for its most Creative/Innovative Category programme.
IASEW is the focal point for all of SEWA’s training, capacity building, research and communication efforts.