Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Ernakulam, 52.3% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to the typical district. A Working Women's Hostel helps women take up jobs away from home by giving them safe, affordable housing so distance is not a barrier.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 12% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 98% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Ernakulam, which ranks 1 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 66.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 84.6%. On women with a bank account at 83.7%, it sits close to the national mark.