STOP Participates in APF Workshop

On June 10, 2025, two representatives from STOPโ€”Smritikana Ghosh Paul (Senior Programme Manager) and Narayani Bhattacharya (Documentation Officer)โ€”participated in a workshop hosted by the Azim Premji Foundation at Integrated Social Initiatives, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

The workshop focused on introducing and discussing the Foundationโ€™s updated frameworks for its partner organizations. These new structures are designed to enhance the effectiveness of grants by fostering greater clarity in programme alignment, strengthening impact measurement, and encouraging shared accountability across all levels of intervention.

The session provided an important opportunity for STOPโ€™s team to engage with other social sector professionals, exchange insights, and align on forward-looking approaches to community-driven change.

Participation in such knowledge-building spaces reflects STOPโ€™s continued commitment to growth, collaboration, and transparency in all aspects of its work.

Eid-Ul-Adha Celebrated with Joy in STOPโ€™s Tigri Community

Threads of Hope: Stitching Confidence, One Thread at a Time

In the heart of STOP’s community in Tughlakabad, a quiet yet transformative movement is unfolding. It is a story of resilience, empowerment, and the power of skill.

Under the dedicated mentorship of Mr. Ashraf Ansari, a trainer with years of experience in precision tailoring, a group of womenโ€”all at-risk survivorsโ€”are being equipped not only with stitching skills but with a renewed sense of purpose and self-belief.

Through the support of STOP India, these women are undergoing intensive training that covers everything from basic hemming techniques to advanced pattern-making. This initiative is far more than vocationalโ€”it is a pathway to financial independence.

From โ€œI canโ€™tโ€ to โ€œWatch me do itโ€ โ€” this is what handcrafted empowerment looks like.

Our Impact

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Led by an expert trainer with hands-on mentoring
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Focused on women from vulnerable and at-risk backgrounds
  • ๐Ÿงต Building both technical skill and personal confidence
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ Opening doors to sustainable livelihoods