Aidha
Founded2006 (2006)
TypeNon-governmental organization
Area served
Singapore
Key people
Jacqueline Loh (CEO)
Websitewww.aidha.org

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]

History


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

Training programmes

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

  1. 1 2 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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