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SEWA- SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT THROUGH WORK EDUCATION AND ACTION

The Heritage School North Campus best CBSE school advises students to know about SEWA.

SEWA that is “Social Empowerment through Work, Education and Action” refers to the process of empowering individuals or communities by providing them opportunities for employment, education and participation in social and political activities.

This aims to enhance people capabilities, confidence and agency to effect positive change in their lives and communities. It recognises the importance of addressing structural inequalities and promoting inclusive development through holistic interventions that address economic, educational, and social dimensions of empowerment.

The objectives of social empowerment through work, education and action may include:

  1. Promoting Economic Independence: Empowering individuals to secure stable employment and generate income to support their families thereby reducing poverty and dependency.
  2. Increasing Access to Education: Providing access to quality education and lifelong learning opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and capabilities enabling individual to participate fully in society and the economy.
  3. Fostering Social Inclusion: Creating inclusive environments where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, have equal opportunities to participate in social, culture and political life.
  4. Strengthening Community Cohesion: Fostering solidarity and cooperation within communities through collective action and civic engagement leading to social cohesion and resilience.
  5. Advancing Social Justice: Working towards a fair and equitable society where all individuals have equal rights, opportunities and access to the resources, and where systematic injustices are actively addressed and dismantled.

Philosophy of SEWA

The philosophy behind social empowerment through work, education and action is rooted in principles of human dignity, equality and justice. This philosophy is deeply committed to social justice and equity. It acknowledges the systematic inequalities and injustices exist within societies and aims to address them through structural change and collective action. It advocates for redistribution of resources opportunities and the power to ensure fairness and inclusion for all members of society, particularly those who are marginalized or disadvantaged.