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]

Aidha
Founded2006 (2006)
TypeNon-governmental organization
Registration no.201006653E
Area served
Singapore
Key people
Jacqueline Loh (CEO)
Websitewww.aidha.org

History

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Aidha is a Sanskrit word which means "That to which we aspire".[1]

Training programmes

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The 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

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  1. ^ a b Tan, Amelia (20 September 2014). "Maids get help to break out of poverty". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2016-12-23.
  2. ^ Kajai, Iffah Durrah (26 May 2016). "Helping women build a better future for themselves". The New Paper. Retrieved 2016-12-23.
  3. ^ Tai, Janice (18 December 2016). "Maid who left Singapore as a businesswoman". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2016-12-23.
  4. ^ 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.
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