Bindi International Association is a globally recognised Section-8 social enterprise, which collaborates with last-mile rural communities in 19 states across India. We work with women in the Global South to foster localised self-sufficiency and sustainability. We host innovative programs in Access to Renewable Energy, Education, Women’s Economic and Digital Participation, Agri-livelihoods, Enterprise, and Women’s Wellness by and through rural women. Our grassroots Solutions holistically address 14 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solar engineering program has trained 147 women, benefiting 67 communities across 19 states, 30 districts, and 147 villages.
Our Mission
To demystify, democratize and decentralise technology to foster self-sufficiency and sustainability among the rural poor.
Our Philosophy
When women prosper, communities prosper. When communities prosper, the planet prospers.
Enriche programme for women
This programme supports the aspirations of rural women and believes that enhancing their innate skillsets is the best route to sustainable social and economic uplift. The training program instills self-confidence, critical thinking and leadership skills to set them on their entrepreneurial journeys. This offers them better control of their lives and participation in decision-making, further leading to the overall well-being of their families and communities.
Director Harsh Tiwari with Solar Engineers, during the graduation ceremony at Harmara campus in Kishangarh, Rajasthan, India.
Last Mile School Programme
The Digital Community School (DCS) is a leader in contextualized tech-assisted learning for off-grid rural communities. Our Solar digital toolkit, sustainability curriculum, and remote rural teachers’ training fellowship create locally tailored offline hubs for exploratory learning. We currently operate 13 DCS in 4 states in India. During the pandemic, we utilized an effective blended remote learning model, renewing the curriculum to promote community health and wellness, and parent educational training. Our commitment to education, sustainability, and community development drives us to empower rural communities through alternative learning initiatives.
Solar Engineers holding Enriche curriculum during their training at campus of EMPBindi International Association.