Language: English

Kind of delivery: Fully Online

Number of hours:
16 hours

Course duration:
Dependant on the participant

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This 16-hour course, introduces participants to the principles and practices of women’s leadership, drawing extensively from SEWA’s grassroots experience in organising women in the informal economy. Through self-assessment, practice sessions, case studies, field explorations, and discussions, participants explore how women leaders build collective strength, promote gender equality, and advance economic and social justice.

The course highlights SEWA’s 42+ years of organising, capacity building, and advocacy, providing practical lessons on leadership roles, collective bargaining, empowerment, and women’s economic contributions.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR?

• Women working in the informal economy and grassroots organisations.
• Community leaders, trade union members, and youth activists.
• Individuals interested in women’s empowerment and leadership development.
• Practitioners seeking practical approaches to collective leadership and organising.

PRE-REQUISITES: WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED CRITERIA FOR ATTENDING THIS COURSE?

• No formal qualifications required.
• Basic digital literacy and an interest in leadership and women’s rights.
• Willingness to engage in reflective and participatory learning.

COURSE DURATION, NUMBER OF SESSIONS AND MODE OF DELIVERY

Course duration: 16 hours

Mode of delivery: Fully online, self-paced with discussion forums and assignments.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Explain key leadership concepts and their relevance to women in the informal economy.
• Identify qualities, roles, and responsibilities of effective women leaders.
• Understand collective leadership and organising for social change.
• Analyse women’s economic conditions and their link to poverty and informal work.
• Apply empowerment frameworks to assess challenges and opportunities for women leaders.
• Learn from SEWA’s leadership model and organisational structure.
• Develop basic leadership skills needed at the grassroots level.

SESSION OVERVIEW

Introduction and Course Orientation