Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Kollam, 53.5% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 90% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kollam, which ranks 6 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 56.7 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 84.8% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 73.9%, it sits close to the national mark.