5000+
20
Exemplars Selected per/yr
21
States
Reached
Applications
About Program
The Women Exemplar Program (WEP) honors and uplifts grassroots women leaders who are transforming their communities through impactful work in education, health, micro-enterprise, and resilience. By providing mentorship, visibility, and resources, the program accelerates their growth from local changemakers to national voices of leadership.
Celebrating Leadership
Recognizes women driving meaningful change in India’s most underserved regions.
Rigorous Selection Support
Givfunds identifies and evaluates Exemplars through a multi-stage due diligence process to ensure lasting impact.
Network for Scale
Connects Exemplars with peers, experts, and partners who help amplify their reach and sustainability.
Year-long Growth Journey
Selected women undergo mentorship, exposure visits, and capacity-building to strengthen their leadership and initiatives.
States reached (truck driver, indusind, khushii etc.)
10+
Individuals trained
5000+
Sessions conducted
200+
Our Impact
on the
Society
From local changemakers to national leaders, the Women Exemplar Program proves that when women rise, communities rise with them.
“Empowered Voices,
Powerful Stories”
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Shabnam, Uttar Pradesh
I had never imagined that the work I do would one day be honored on such a prestigious platform.
Mark, a veteran facing homelessness
What sets Vively apart is their genuine care for each person they assist. They took the time to understand my unique situation and tailored their support to meet my specific needs, making all the difference in my journey.
Empowering Lives
Sarah, a young student
Sarah, a young student struggling with mental health challenges, who found strength and resilience through Vively's counseling and mentorship programs.
Overcoming Adversity
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Fareen Hussain, Winner in Health Category,
Receiving this award was a moment of great joy for me, and it brought immense pride to my family. Earlier, society often criticized me for the work I was doing, but after this recognition, their perception completely changed,
Mark, a veteran facing homelessness
What sets Vively apart is their genuine care for each person they assist. They took the time to understand my unique situation and tailored their support to meet my specific needs, making all the difference in my journey.
Empowering Lives
Sarah, a young student
Sarah, a young student struggling with mental health challenges, who found strength and resilience through Vively's counseling and mentorship programs.
Overcoming Adversity
Sandhya Devi
“Through the program, I met women leaders from across India who inspired me to dream bigger. Today, I lead my own organisation and continue the chain of empowerment.”
Mark, a veteran facing homelessness
What sets Vively apart is their genuine care for each person they assist. They took the time to understand my unique situation and tailored their support to meet my specific needs, making all the difference in my journey.
Empowering Lives
Sarah, a young student
Sarah, a young student struggling with mental health challenges, who found strength and resilience through Vively's counseling and mentorship programs.
Overcoming Adversity
CII Foundation Women Exemplar Program
From grassroots to greatness, spotlighting India’s extraordinary women leaders
In partnership with CII Foundation, Givfunds helps amplify the journeys of extraordinary women leaders transforming communities across India.
“Empowered Voices, Powerful Stories”
Receiving this award was a moment of great joy for me, and it brought immense pride to my family. Earlier, society often criticized me for the work I was doing, but after this recognition, their perception completely changed,
Fareen Hussain, Winner in Health Category
“Through the program, I met women leaders from across India who inspired me to dream bigger. Today, I lead my own organisation and continue the chain of empowerment.”
Sandhya Devi
“Being selected as a Women Exemplar changed my life. The mentorship and exposure gave me the confidence to grow my initiative and impact more women in my community.”
Savitri
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