During an ASAP Organizational Development (OD) Training  conducted by EMPOWER PEOPLE in Kurukshetra , a deeply personal story surfaced one that revealed how connection, courage, and solidarity can quietly exist even in the most constrained circumstances. Two Sakhi Netas , Tara and Khushi, realized during the training that they had once been connected seven years ago through a single phone call . At the time, they were strangers. Today, they sit together as women leaders, shap

Access to government welfare schemes often remains uneven for women from cross-regional marriages and other marginalized groups, despite the existence of multiple social protection programs. Barriers such as lack of proper documentation, limited awareness of eligibility requirements, administrative delays, and weak grievance redressal mechanisms result in systematic exclusion. These challenges highlight not only issues in accessing benefits but also weaknesses in local-level

From 25 November to 10 December 2025 , EMPOWER PEOPLE joined the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence under the UNiTE Campaign, carrying forward a clear message across communities in Haryana and Assam: violence is preventable, and communities have the power to stop it. Under the banner “Orange Our Villages,”  this campaign focused not only on awareness, but on prevention, accountability, and leadership—centering women, girls, youth, and grassroots leaders

On December 18, 2006 , Empower People was founded with a clear purpose—to confront bride trafficking and stand with women whose lives had been shaped by exploitation and exclusion. As we mark our 20th Foundation Day , we reflect on two decades of learning, resistance, and survivor-led action. Over the past twenty years, Empower People has grown into an organisation rooted in the belief that sustainable change must be led by those with lived experience. Survivors are not posit

Kurukshetra: Empower People, a grassroots organization working with survivors of bride trafficking and forced marriage, has formally launched Sakhi Mandal , a state-level survivor-led collective representing women from Panipat, Jind, Karnal, and Yamunanagar districts of Haryana. The collective emerged following an intensive Organizational Development Workshop conducted under Project ASAP , marking a significant step toward survivor-led advocacy and systemic change. The launch

Today, on the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, we reflect on the resilience of those who...

On May 28, 2025, Empower People, with the support of the L'Oréal Fund for Women, organized a transformative workshop in Bilasipara, Dhubri, under Project EASE (Education-Assistance-Social Empowerment-Employment). This initiative united 50 survivor leaders—women who have overcome human trafficking, forced marriage, child marriage, and labor exploitation—to form a Community-Based Organization (CBO) named Nari-Nusrat , meaning "Women's Victory." This powerful name reflects the c

On April 26, 2025, Empower People organized a meeting of the State executive of survivors collective  in Israna, Panipat, Haryana, under its Activating Survivor's Advocacy Program (ASAP) . Held in honor of the birth anniversary of Ms. Kamla Bhasin , a trailblazing feminist and advocate for gender justice, the event celebrated her enduring legacy while advancing a survivor-led movement to combat bride trafficking , sexual harassment , and gender-based violence (GBV) . The gath

The Union Budget of India for 2025-26 reflects a renewed commitment to addressing critical social issues, including human trafficking,...

19 years. 19 years of unwavering commitment to eradicating bride trafficking. 19 years of empowering survivors. 19 years of hope. On...

Inauguration of the Skill Development Center in Una, Himachal Pradesh On June 10, 2024, Empower People celebrated the launch of the...

We organized a transformative event in YamunaNagar, Haryana, on May 5th, 2024. The event was a one-day workshop on Marketing and Supply...

Today, May 4th, in Block Nilokheri, Karnal, we’re happy to share with you the news of a transformative workshop on Group Action, which...

NARNAUL, MAHENDRAGARH: In a groundbreaking initiative to combat bride trafficking (BT), a transformative workshop was convened in...

Greetings from Empower People! Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the...

Date: February 11, 2024 This year, on World Social Justice Day, Empower People chose the theme "Justice without exception," which implies...

Career Has No Gender! "The world needs science, and science needs women." This past Sunday marked the International Day of Women and...

Date: January 24, 2024 This year, on National Girl Child Day and International Education Day, the EASE, RISE, and SEAL projects are...

Date: January 11, 2024 As we mark National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, a moment of reflection on the strides made and challenges...

A Message From President Season's Greetings to all of you! As we celebrate the joy of Christmas and anticipate the dawn of 2023, I extend...

As we stand on the threshold of our 18th anniversary, we are filled with immense pride and gratitude for our incredible journey together...

The 3-day Organization Development Workshop from November 21st to 23rd, 2023, Project conducted by Project SEAL (Social...

In the small village of Chhichhrana, Israna Panipat, on the 14th of October 2023, a beacon of hope was unveiled. Project Rise (Rebuilding...

To provide survivor women and local women an opportunity for community building, socializing, and mutual support and to give them way to...