EMPOWERMENT OF WIDOW WOMEN: THE LIFE CHANGING JOURNEY OF THE VEENA FOUNDATION

1. Mrs. Pardeshi Nita Hiralal , 2. Dr. Avinash V. Pawar

doi:10.7492/vadcja87

Authors

1. Mrs. Pardeshi Nita Hiralal , 2. Dr. Avinash V. Pawar Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7492/vadcja87

Keywords:

Empowerment of Widow women, Veena Foundation, social inclusion, economic assistance, mental health, women empowerment, training, social stigma, mental stress, grief, trauma, inheritance

Abstract

This study highlights the challenges faced by the veena foundation in empowering widow women. Empowerment by the Lord Raj Loomba and his wife, Lady Veena Loomba who plays a vital role in the foundation work, particularly in empowering widow globally,
with a focus on India. This study examines various obstacles such as economic, social and psychological in their roadmap. She aims to empower widow women and their children. She takes efforts through education, advocacy, vocational training to change their grief life. It explores the nature of problems faced by Widow women, the foundation's contribution, and its effectiveness. The article also includes recommendations and conclusions based on the findings.