Divineya Society
Sisters of India

Empowering women through positive change, equal opportunities, and the bonds of sisterhood.

Our Mission

To inspire hope and create opportunities for underprivileged women in India by supporting local grassroots initiatives focused on education, employment, and sustainability within rural communities.

Divineya Society

Our Values

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Community Development

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Female Empowerment

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Equal Opportunity

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Stronger Partnerships

Sustainability

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At Divineya Society, we are...

Celebrating Community & Sustainability

At the heart of everything we do is community. A sisterhood. By providing guidance towards more sustainable living practices, our work aims to strengthen and support future generations.

Empowering Lives

Through education, employment, wellness, and yogic principles, we provide opportunities for women to boost self-esteem, realize their potential, and heal from trauma.

Strengthening Bonds

By developing close personal relationships with our Indian partners, coworkers, women clients, and their families, we are creating stronger alliances against poverty and inequality.

Your support allows us to provide…

Skill-based Training
Employment Opportunities

In the creation of traditional handicrafts and art. Sales of these handcrafted items will support our women makers with equitable and fair wages, helping them provide for their families and secure personal agency.

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Workshops and Vocational Training

Hosting women-centred workshops and seminars for job skills, personal development, educational opportunities and health and wellness information.

Equal Opportunity
Equality and Empowerment

Through access to employment, financial assistance, healthcare, and education. We believe every woman and girl deserves the right to live a full, healthy, free and equitable life.

Community-Focused Development

By using an equity and inclusivity-based approach to project development and research, we involve our members in every step of the process and inform our goals and actions through collaborative methods.

Divineya Society: Sisters of India

Our Story



Divineya Society was founded upon our mother-daughter passion to create positive change in the world, and inspired by our international volunteering experiences.

Latest News on the

Sisters of India Blog

Healing Through Creativity

Excerpts from the Autumn 2022 Newsletter In this issue, we explore the profound benefits of Art Therapy. This therapeutic technique encourages our women to express their thoughts and feelings through creativity, thereby improving their physical, mental and emotional well-being.  One of Divineya Society’s central goals has always been to provide employment and career opportunities for women in India …

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Doing Good for Our Planet

Excerpts from the June 2022 Newsletter — Our June newsletter features fantastic photos from one of the many events Wendy attended during her time in India. We are excited to share projects like these that work towards achieving sustainability! Divineya Society focuses primarily on projects related to women’s rights, gender equality, and economic autonomy. We …

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How Do We Build a Cooperative Community?

Excerpts from the May 2022 Newsletter — It has been an eventful spring for Divineya, with Wendy returning to Canada after a productive time in India and overflowing our home office with stunning new products!  For this newsletter we will reflect on the benefits of Wendy’s efforts on the ground, reviewing the various challenges we face …

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