Formation and development of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), microfinance support, and leadership training that puts decision-making directly in women's hands. 300+ SHGs are active across Bhojpur district today.
Vocational training programmes and workshops — tailoring, embroidery, appliqué work, crochet jewellery and bangle-making — that build employable skills for over 50,000 women to date.
USHA Silai Schools, SME credit linkages, and enterprise mentoring facilitating employment and entrepreneurship for over 10,000 women, with 350+ women-led small businesses launched.
Health check-up camps and awareness drives that have reached 20,000+ individuals, plus the promotion of smokeless chulhas and solar lighting in partnership with TERI.
Adult literacy programmes and support for girls' and underprivileged children's access to schooling — part of BMKK's founding commitment to a literate, self-reliant community.
Support for 3,500+ rural women artisans in securing government registration, design upgradation, and market linkages for their craft — from jewellery to handloom textiles.
Disaster-preparedness training (5,000+ youth trained) and initiatives promoting renewable, low-emission energy such as solar lighting in rural households.
Community-based initiatives addressing child labour through SHG strengthening, income generation, and school enrolment support for at-risk families.
| Project | Location | Partner | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft-Based Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Promotion for Rural Women and Adolescent Girls | Phulwarisharif & Maner Block, Patna | Azim Premji Foundation | May 2026 – Ongoing |
| Elimination of Child Labour with the Help of SHGs through Income Generation Programmes | Ara & Udwant Nagar Block, Bhojpur | Andheri Hilfe, Germany | Jun 2025 – May 2029 |
| Livelihood and Socio-Economic Development Programme for Dalits & Mahadalits (Musahars) | Koilwar Block, Bhojpur | Azim Premji Foundation | Aug 2024 – Jul 2027 |
| Creating an Impact for Vulnerable Communities through Community-Centred Approaches | Bhojpur District | Dasra (Rebuild India Fund) | Jan 2025 – Dec 2029 |
| Integrated Handicraft Development Programme for Artisans | Bihar (statewide) | Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India | Apr 2021 – Nov 2024 |
| Training on Sewing Machine Operator & Soft Toys Making | Bihar (statewide) | NABARD | Apr 2021 – Mar 2022 |
BMKK regularly represents Bhojpur's women artisans at state and national exhibitions — including the Gandhi Shilp Bazaar in Gaya — giving handmade jewellery, textiles and craftwork direct access to buyers and market visibility.
Partner on an exhibition