Sahyog has a comprehensive vision of empowerment for girls and women, based on the belief that they have the capacity to change themselves, their families and their communities. We conduct skills training to develop in them a critical understanding of themselves and their environment, equip them to become valuable members of their families and communities, and introduce them to opportunities in the social sector. Through the Jhula life skills programme girls understand their bodies, their world and make meaning of their lives. The Umang programme is geared towards young women pursuing higher education and strives to help them better understand the world around them to empower them to actively make choices that shape their lives.