Society for Assistance to Fisherwomen (SAF)
Society for Assistance to Fisherwomen (SAF) is an agency created under the Department of Fisheries, Government of Kerala for the overall development of fisherwomen in the state. The agency aims at the upliftment of socio- economic status of fisherwomen thereby pave way for the local level development. In order to graduate the fisherwomen into the mainstream, SAF has initiated and developed the entrepreneurial competency among fisherwomen and established a number of microenterprises to tap the local resources. The goal was achieved by creating small activity-based groups of fisherwomen and extended financial, technological and managerial support to set up micro enterprises. Since 2010, SAF has been implementing Theeramythri Project which facilitates the formation, development and sustainability of microenterprises.The governing body, chaired by the Minister of Fisheries, manages the entire functions of saf.The Executive Director oversees the day-to-day operations.
Latest News and Events :
- A One day workshop was organized on 4th june 2025 at ernakulam gov. guest house for TMC Treasurers
- A Three day workshop was organized on the topic DIGITAL MARKETING for SAF beneficiaries From 22nd may 2025 to 24th may 2025 at NIFAM training centre
- Conducted Category federation general body at ashirbhavan,ernakulam on 29th April 2025
SAF Programmes
Theeramythri Sea food Restaurant
Department of Fisheries in Association with Society for Assistance to Fisherwomen (SAF) implemented ‘Theeramythri Sea food restaurant project ‘across various districts in Kerala ensuring the best quality seafood at an affordable price.
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Joint Liability Group (JLG) Project
Society for Assistance to Fisherwomen (SAF) implements the JLG project with an aim to wipe away the exploitation of private money lenders and financial insecurity among the fisher women doing fish/allied works.
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Ashtamudi Project Phase II
Society for Assistance to Fisherwomen (SAF) implemented the ‘Ashtamudi Project Phase II’ by establishing 12 new micro enterprise units with 48 working women beneficiaries under tailoring and garments industry in consortium model for the better quality of life and improved income for fisherwomen.
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Hygienic Refrigerated Mobile Fish Vending KIOSK
This hygienic system of fish vending helps in delivering quality fish to the consumers at a reasonable price and to improve the sales and business of the fisherwomen beneficiaries.The refrigeration-enabled kiosk will improve the handling and marketing of the fish without compromising with the hygiene.
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