The two-day state-level training brought together 31 women leaders representing 16 districts and 1 Union Territory, supported by 7 resource persons held on 24-25 November 2025 in Chennai. The workshop served as a dynamic platform to strengthen leadership, enhance organisational capacity, and foster solidarity among women-led initiatives. With a focus on justice, accountability, and resilience, participants engaged in interactive sessions, peer learning, and collective action planning.
Day 1 Highlights:
– Networking exercise: Human Chain of Solidarity
– Context setting: Evolution & impact of SWAN (Single Women Action Network)
– Reflection on challenges faced by women leaders (personal, organisational, societal)
– Solutions: peer learning circles, role delegation, leadership workshops, engaging men & communities
– Leadership frameworks: MIT (Decision-Making), ACT (Conflict Management), Decision Logs
– Volunteer engagement strategies
– Evening cultural sharing circle
Day 2 Highlights:
– Communication & fundraising strategies
– Donor mindset, storytelling, 30-second pitch
– Strengthening digital presence (websites, social media, annual reports)
– AI tools for NGOs (ChatGPT, Canva, etc.)
– Compliance & organisational governance
– Statutory compliance, governance structures, accountability practices
– Action planning & way forward
– Quarterly offline meetings
– Monthly online SWAN meetings
– Donor information template creation
– Knowledge sharing & federation proposal
Closing:
– Group photo & collective commitment
– Outcomes: inspired, technically strengthened, emotionally validated, deeply connected
– The workshop marked the beginning of a movement for equitable, accountable, and resilient women-led organisations across Tamil Nadu.
The chief guest was Ms. Geetha, Advisor, Unorganised Workers Federation and guests of honor were Advocate Selvi and Sis. Valarmathi, Advisor, National Domestic Worker’s Forum. The programme was inaugurated by Ms. Halcyon Fernandes, Ms. Chitra, Advocate Tharani, Pushba, Santhakumari and Karpagavalli by lighting the ritual lamp.
