Course Designer: Namrata Bali
Global Women’s Leadership
Language: English
Kind of delivery: Fully Online
Number of hours: 16 hours
Learning Objective
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.
Course Content Translation
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Who is this course 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.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the course, participants 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
Mode of delivery
Hybrid (self-paced and facilitated sections)
How is it delivered?
Some parts synchronous and some parts asynchronous
Course Duration
Dependant on the participant
No of hours required
16 hours
Technical Requirements
Smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access
Software requirements
- Internet browser (Chrome or Firefox recommended)
- PDF reader (for course materials)
- Access to Google Docs (for collaborative activities)
- WhatsApp (optional for group communication)
Prior Knowledge
- Internet browser (Chrome or Firefox recommended)
- PDF reader (for course materials)
- Access to Google Docs (for collaborative activities)
- WhatsApp (optional for group communication)
Organisation Of Course Designer:
Indian Academy for Self Employed Women (IASEW)