GEF is deeply committed to promoting self-reliance and economic empowerment among youth, particularly young women in underserved rural areas. Through its skill development initiatives, the foundation offers practical training in income-generating trades such as beauty care and tailoring. These programs are designed not only to equip participants with technical know-how but also to foster confidence, entrepreneurship, and independence.
In districts like Saharsa (Bihar) and Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh), GEF has established skill training centers where young women gain hands-on experience in cosmetology, makeup, hairstyling, stitching, and garment design. Graduates of these programs have gone on to start their own businesses or join local salons and tailoring units, becoming active contributors to their families and communities. By embedding skill-building into its core mission, GEF continues to nurture pathways for sustainable livelihoods and social upliftment.
