The SEWA Cooperative Federation1, a state-level cooperative with over three decades of experience in cooperative management and governance has initiated a programme for grassroot leadership development. This was designed based on the realization that grassroot leaders of women-led collectives and cooperatives are challenged with a lack of training and exposure opportunities to strengthen their leadership skills to effectively run and grow their enterprises2.
The Federation launched its Grassroots Leadership Fellowship Programme in September 2024, with the first cohort in Gujarat. The programme is designed to empower potential women leaders and board members of cooperative and collective enterprises in the informal sector, helping them govern and lead their collective businesses effectively. This report highlights the learning journey of the first cohort of fellows.
