<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.monamifoundation.com/blogs/tag/empowering-women-through-crochet/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Mon Ami Foundation - Blogs #Empowering women through crochet</title><description>Mon Ami Foundation - Blogs #Empowering women through crochet</description><link>https://www.monamifoundation.com/blogs/tag/empowering-women-through-crochet</link><lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:54:57 +0530</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[AI and Women’s Day: From Speed to Equality]]></title><link>https://www.monamifoundation.com/blogs/post/ai-and-women-s-day-from-speed-to-equality</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.monamifoundation.com/6 Mar 26.webp"/>On Women’s Day, Mon Ami Foundation reframes AI as a tool for equity, empowering women with knowledge, financial fluency, and partnerships to drive sustainable growth and global progress.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[
<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_l88IqL_HRE6_9e3T_PZ0bw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_iETxO-bKR9GgRf0aDOl9rA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_E5hJADC7RpmQXU_-uJs6zg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_6e2Pa7yX897RsIS4Np-6ug" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_6e2Pa7yX897RsIS4Np-6ug"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 344px !important ; height: 344px !important ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-custom zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" style="cursor:pointer;" href="javascript:;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="https://cdn2.zohoecommerce.com/6%20Mar%2026.webp?v=1772772545&storefront_domain=www.monamifoundation.com" size="custom" alt="International Women's Day" title="International Women's Day" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></a></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and everyday life—automating tasks, accelerating decisions, and reshaping opportunities. Yet, most applications remain focused on efficiency. At <b>Mon Ami Foundation</b>, we believe Women’s Day is the perfect moment to reframe AI as more than a tool for speed. It must become a lever for <b>equity, sustainability, and collaboration.</b></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><b style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Breaking Information Asymmetry<br><br></b><i style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">(SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth)</i></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Women have historically faced barriers due to limited access to information and decision-making tools. AI can dismantle these barriers by democratizing access to knowledge in finance, healthcare, nutrition, and education.</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>The Impact:</b> When women are equipped with AI-driven decision support systems, they can participate more fully in economic activity.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>The Result:</b> A direct advancement of <b>SDG 8</b>, fostering decent work and economic growth for all.</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><b style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Financial Empowerment as a Catalyst<br><br></b></p><p><i style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">(SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production)</i></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">We know that when women gain access to funds and financial decision-making, they uplift entire families and communities. AI-powered financial literacy tools can amplify this impact by:</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Simplifying investments</b> and decoding complex loan terms.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Forecasting household budgets</b> with precision.</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Guiding sustainable choices</b> in consumption and production.</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">By directing resources toward responsible use, AI contributes to <b>SDG 12</b>, ensuring a healthier planet and more resilient local economies.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><b style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Moving Beyond Literacy to AI Fluency<br><br></b></p><p><i style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">(SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals)</i></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">The social sector has long focused on financial literacy for women. The next frontier is <b>AI fluency</b>—equipping women to use intelligent systems that provide real-time, personalized guidance.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">&quot;Whether it’s nutrition apps suggesting affordable, healthy meals or finance dashboards highlighting savings opportunities, these tools can transform women’s agency.&quot;</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Achieving this requires deep collaboration across governments, social enterprises, and technology innovators. This synergy is the heart of <b>SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals</b>.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><b style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Women’s Day Call to Action<br><br></b></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">On this Women’s Day, let’s reframe AI as a tool for <b>equity, sustainability, and collaboration.</b> By ensuring women have equal access to AI-driven decision support systems, we don't just accelerate gender equality—we accelerate global progress.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p></div></div>
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<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_u76yfn-xTByZVvCxAufHOg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_hCDJiNeD5mzx1L_9fu_dBw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_CWGGlSfT_erEQWtKYYMsWA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_85pNE94xvGpW0iZDgJo11w" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_85pNE94xvGpW0iZDgJo11w"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 375.00px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="right" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-right zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" style="cursor:pointer;" href="javascript:;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-roundcorner zpimage-space-none " src="https://cdn2.zohoecommerce.com/IMG_7731.jpg?storefront_domain=www.monamifoundation.com" size="medium" alt="" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></a></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><p></p><div><p style="color:inherit;font-size:13px;"></p><p></p><div><p style="color:inherit;font-size:13px;"></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">In a world striving for inclusivity and sustainability, empowering marginalized communities with meaningful livelihood opportunities is key to fostering equitable growth. At Mon Ami Foundation, our commitment to creating sustainable livelihoods has taken a unique form—the Crochet Movement. This initiative goes beyond crafting; it’s about weaving threads of hope, empowerment, and self-reliance for women artisans.</span></p><p style="font-size:13px;"></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><b style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:18px;">Empowering Women Through Crochet</span></b></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Crochet Movement, supported by funded projects for women through CSR partnerships like the HCL Foundation under the HCL Uday program, is transforming lives across the National Capital Region (NCR), Delhi. With over 500 trained women artisans, this initiative fosters inclusive growth and sustainability while showcasing the untapped potential of handcrafted crochet products.</span></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">These artisans, primarily migrants or from low-income families, work from the safety and comfort of their homes. Collaborating through self-help groups for women artisans, the program ensures fair opportunities, equitable growth, and financial independence for all participants.</span></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></p><p style="font-size:13px;"></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><b style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:18px;">Sustainability in Every Stitch</span></b></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">The handmade crochet products crafted under this initiative are not just beautiful—they're sustainable. Each piece reflects the artisan's dedication, contributing to an eco-friendly crafting initiative that values people and the planet. By focusing on sustainable crafting initiatives, Mon Ami Foundation promotes a livelihood model that aligns with global sustainability goals.</span></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></p><p style="font-size:13px;"></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><b style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:18px;">Corporate Collaboration for Social Impact</span></b></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">At Mon Ami Foundation, we maximize the social impact of corporate social responsibility in India. Our livelihood programs for women leverage CSR funding to scale operations and empower communities. With support from partners like the HCL Foundation, we have steadily built capacity to undertake large-scale projects for domestic and international markets.</span></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">These partnerships enable us to support women empowerment programs, connecting artisans to new opportunities and expanding their horizons. Businesses are invited to collaborate with us as market linkages for artisans, ensuring these talented women can showcase their work to the world.</span></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></p><p style="font-size:13px;"></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><b style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:18px;">Skill-Building and Growth</span></b></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Skill development is a cornerstone of our mission. Through crochet skill-building programs, Mon Ami Foundation equips women with marketable skills, turning them into skilled artisans. These efforts not only uplift individuals but also strengthen communities by fostering teamwork through self-help groups for women.</span></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></p><p style="font-size:13px;"></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><b style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:18px;">Expanding Horizons: Handmade for a Better Future</span></b></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Crochet Movement aims to scale operations further, offering artisans access to larger markets and more opportunities. Our eco-friendly crafting initiatives align with a growing demand for sustainable products, making Mon Ami Foundation crochet a model of innovation and impact.</span></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><b style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:18px;"><br></span></b></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><b style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:18px;">Why Crochet Matters</span></b></p><ul><li style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p></p>Empowering Women Through Crochet: Providing financial independence to marginalized women.</span></li><li style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sustainable Crafting Initiatives: Promoting low-impact, eco-friendly products.</span></li><li style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Livelihood Programs for Women: Ensuring income stability for families.</span></li><li style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Market Linkages for Artisans: Bridging the gap between talent and opportunity.</span></li><li style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Self-Help Groups for Women Artisans: Strengthening communities through shared growth.</span></li></ul><div><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:13px;"><br></span></div><p style="font-size:13px;"></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><b style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:18px;">Join the Movement</span></b></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Crochet Movement isn’t just about crafting; it’s about creating brighter futures. By supporting handcrafted crochet products, you are helping us empower women, promote inclusive growth and sustainability, and redefine crafting in India.</span></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Visit the<a href="https://www.monamifoundation.com/crochet"> Mon Ami Foundation Crochet page</a> to learn more about our crochet skill-building programs and how you can support our mission. For partnerships and inquiries, connect with us at contact@monamifoundation.com.</span></p><p style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Together, let’s craft a future that’s brighter, sustainable, and inclusive—one stitch at a time.</span></p></div><p style="font-size:13px;"></p></div></div>
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