Results from a before-and-after learning assessment of pre-migration departure training for prospective female migrants in Odisha, India

They included modules on self-care, financial literacy, use of technology to ensure wellbeing, and safety in transit and at destination. Sessions were organised at the Gram Panchayat (village assembly) level and held once approximately 30 women had signed up per session (multiple sessions were held with different groups of approximately 30 women). The training was implemented by the Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) and AAINA, local NGOs with experience in gender, and labour mobilisation and organisation among women.

This dataset contains data provided by 347 women who participated in pre-migration training and completed pre-training and post-training interviews. Dataset variables are listed in the accompanying questionnaire.