Aidha is a non-governmental organisation in Singapore. It provides financial literacy and self-development training programmes for foreign domestic workers and lower-income women, and empower them to transform their lives through sustainable wealth creation.[1][2][3][4]
| Founded | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Registration no. | 201006653E |
Area served | Singapore |
Key people | Jacqueline Loh (CEO) |
| Website | www |
History
editAidha is a Sanskrit word which means "That to which we aspire".[1]
Training programmes
editThe following courses are provided to help domestic workers develop savings habits and skills needed to start a sustainable business for their families.
- Financial literacy course (such as Money management)
- Computer literacy course
- Leadership course
- Entrepreneurial skills course
References
edit- ^ a b Tan, Amelia (20 September 2014). "Maids get help to break out of poverty". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2016-12-23.
- ^ Kajai, Iffah Durrah (26 May 2016). "Helping women build a better future for themselves". The New Paper. Retrieved 2016-12-23.
- ^ Tai, Janice (18 December 2016). "Maid who left Singapore as a businesswoman". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2016-12-23.
- ^ Merdikawati, Nurina (7 January 2014). "Aini's Success: A Domestic Worker's Journey to Make a Difference". globalindonesianvoices.com. Archived from the original on 2016-02-13. Retrieved 2016-12-23.
External links
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