Empowering young women to become earners, leaders, changemakers & realise their potential.

We Believe Growth Means More When It Creates Opportunity For Others.

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SANDA
Purpose

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Educating a Girl is Educating a Generation.

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Simrita S Dillon

OUR MISSION

At SANDA, we believe in the unlimited potential of every young woman. Our founder, Simrita Dillon, proudly serves on the Advisory Council of the Women's Education Project (WEP), a non-profit founded in 2002 by Zoe Timms, dedicated to helping young marginalized women in India break down barriers to education, build confidence, and enter career fields of their choosing.

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Discover how the Women’s Education Project equips young women with the skills, mentorship, & agency to choose how they live, learn, lead, & earn.

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We believe meaningful impact comes from long-term investment in people, especially women and girls who are often denied access to education, financial independence, and leadership opportunities.

Our mission is rooted in supporting:
• Access to Education
• Entrepreneurial Independence
• Leadership Development
• Long-term Self-sufficiency

At SANDA, we believe education changes the trajectory of families, communities, & future generations.

The Impact We Believe in

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“Business should create access, not just revenue.”

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ABOUT WOMEN’S EDUCATION PROJECT

WEP is dedicated to helping young women in India, living on less than $2 a day, to enter careers of their choosing.

Transforming Lives
Young, marginalized women become self-reliant, resilient, informed, skilled, and civically engaged leaders.

Building Confidence
Within a spirited Sisterhood, they gain confidence and skills to enter formal sector employment or entrepreneurial occupations.

Creating Changemakers
Prepared to make lasting changes in their lives, families, and communities.

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Unleashing Unlimited Potential in Every Young Woman

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