Pune, October 2026: As part of the Women Empowerment Project supported by AXA Global Business Services, Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS) is organizing skill classes to help women acquire practical vocational skills that can contribute to income generation and greater economic participation. During October 2026, DBDS conducted Beauty Care and Tailoring classes for women in Koregaon Park, Ashrafnagar, Kondhwa, Pune, and also conducted tailoring classes at the Don Bosco Office, Chinchwad. The details are as follows:

Beauty Care Classes in Koregaon Park are facilitated by Mrs. Kamakshi Chavan as trainer. A total of 17 women are enrolled in the these classes. The classes provide participants with practical skills in beauty care. 

Tailoring Classes- Ashrafnagar, Kondhwa are facilitated by Mrs. Firdos Shaikh. A total of 10 women are enrolled in the tailoring training. The classes focus on developing practical tailoring skills that can be used for personal needs as well as for undertaking small tailoring assignments or home-based income-generating activities.

Tailoring Classes- Don Bosco Office, Chinchwad are facilitated by Ms. Priya Purohit and is attended by 12 women.

Across these three vocational activities, a total of 39 women are currently enrolled. The ongoing classes at Koregaon Park, Ashrafnagar, and Chinchwad provide a platform for women to strengthen their vocational capabilities, foster entrepreneurship, and build long-term economic independence.