Astitva Foundation is committed to the empowerment of women through education, awareness, and practical skill development. The Foundation firmly believes that empowering women strengthens families, communities, and society at large. Under this initiative, Astitva Foundation focuses on building confidence, ensuring personal safety, and promoting self-reliance among girls and women.
A key component of this work is the organization of Self-Defence Lectures and Workshops, designed to equip participants with essential knowledge, situational awareness, and practical techniques for personal safety. These programs also address broader themes of women empowerment, legal awareness, and mental preparedness, thereby fostering resilience and leadership among participants.
As part of its women empowerment initiatives, Astitva Foundation has conducted self-defence workshops and awareness programmes across educational institutions in Pune. These programmes were designed to enhance personal safety awareness, build self-confidence, and equip participants with basic self-defence skills.
28 August 2024 – Self-Defence Workshop for Girls
Laxumanrao Apte Prashala and Junior College, Apte Road, Deccan, Pune.
03 September 2024 – Self-Defence Workshop for Girls
Baburavaji Gholap Arts, Commerce and Science College, Sangvi, Pune.
Self-Defence Workshop for Pupil Teachers
Adarsha Comprehensive College of Education and Research, Karve Road, Pune.
03 March 2025 – Self-Defence Lecture and Workshop on Women Empowerment
Conducted at Savitribai Phule Pune University in collaboration with academic institutions.
The sessions focused on personal safety, situational awareness, and practical self-defence techniques, while also addressing the importance of confidence, resilience, and empowerment for women in everyday life. Through these initiatives, Astitva Foundation aims to foster a safer, more informed, and empowered community.
