Women’s Organisation and Rural Development

WORD empowers marginalized communities through women’s literacy, vocational training, disaster relief, disability support & rural development programs for long-term impact in Pudukkottai, TamilNadu.
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About Us

Women’s Organisation and Rural Development

WORD's work is vital as it uplifts marginalized groups, promotes equality, builds resilience, and ensures sustainable development, leading to stronger, self-reliant communities and reduced poverty.

Women’s Organisation and Rural Development (WORD) is a registered society under the Tamil Nadu Societies Act, established on 18th March 1992. Based in Vallathirakottai Village, Pudukkottai District, Tamil Nadu,
WORD is committed to empowering marginalized communities, especially women, Dalits, and persons with disabilities. Our primary objectives include promoting women’s literacy, providing vocational training, and fostering economic empowerment. We actively support coastal fishing communities by creating alternative livelihood opportunities and protecting them from natural disasters. The organization also focuses on rehabilitation efforts for disaster victims and individuals with disabilities, offering therapy and counseling services. WORD advocates for modern agricultural techniques and rural development to uplift underserved communities. We work towards environmental sustainability through various community initiatives. Through our inclusive approach, we strive for long-term social and economic transformation. Guided by our vision, WORD remains dedicated to sustainable development and community well-being. Our programs ensure holistic support for those in need.

Our focus areas

An integrated approach to build a equitable and empowered society

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATION

HEALTH

LIVELIHOOD

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Mission & Vision



OUR VISION

We envision a well equipped society where everyone has access to education, economic stability, political participation, social equality, healthcare, and human rights, free from caste, creed, religion, or gender discrimination.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to identify the vulnerable and organize them into mutually supportive, cohesive self help groups especially the women and the physically challenged, inculcate savings, provide vocational skill trainings and channelize available credit and other welfare services through banks, Govermentand International donar agencies, access to socially respectable standerd of living and to establish a peace and pleasurable fair society.


Programs

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Empowering Women for a Better Future

As per the words of Mahatma Gandhi, 'Whenever women become empowered, their family, the community they belong to, and slowly but steadily, the nation as a whole become empowered.' Guided by this belief, we have been dedicated to enhancing the self-help group (SHG) programs for women, focusing on leadership development, book-keeping, resource management, entrepreneurial skills, and vocational training. Our organization provides support to women’s self-help groups through skill training programs based on their abilities. Additionally, we offer credit linkage services to help establish micro-enterprises, thereby promoting income-generating activities and improving their standard of living. This program is financially and technically supported by the Tamil Nadu Corporation for the Development of Women Ltd., Chennai. Our efforts have been implemented in the Thiruvarankulam and Pudukkottai blocks, as well as in the Pudukkottai and Alangudi urban (town panchayat) areas. Through this initiative, we have empowered 450 women’s SHGs, 68 men’s SHGs, and 55 disabled SHGs. We have also trained and provided credit assistance to more than 350 SHGs through bank linkages, enabling them to become financially independent. This program is ongoing and continues to make a positive impact on the community

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Economic Sustainability Program (RSWR USA)

The Economic Sustainability Program, supported financially and technically by RSWR USA, has been a transformative initiative for women in the community. Over the past five years, this program has trained and provided credit assistance to over 500 women, empowering them to achieve financial independence. A majority of the beneficiaries are from Dalit, Most Backward Castes, and Minority Muslim communities. Through this program, women have acquired skills in various trades and crafts, enabling them to engage in income-generating activities. As a result, they now have access to improved standards of living and are better equipped to contribute to their families and communities.

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Dalit Women Rights Program (CWS)

The Dalit Women Rights Program, supported by CWS Secunderabad, is dedicated to empowering Dalit women by raising awareness about their human rights and promoting their overall development in Pudukkottai district. Targeting key villages with large Dalit populations, the program educates women on crucial legal and social protections, including the Prevention of Communal Rights Act (PCR), Special Act X for Panchayat Raj reservations, laws addressing communal violence, and other key human rights legislations. The initiative also encourages their active participation in community development and helps them access various government welfare schemes. A strong emphasis is placed on forming Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and promoting savings and credit systems to enhance the women’s economic independence and ensure sustainable financial security.

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Pudhuvaazhvu Project for Disabled People

When disabled individuals are given equal opportunities, they prove that they are not defined by their physical challenges but by their abilities.” In line with this belief, we have been implementing the Pudhuvaazhvu Project in the Kunnandarkovil block of Pudukkottai district. The project operates through 37 village panchayat resource center programs, focusing on the identification and support of disabled individuals. We provide financial credit assistance to ensure their livelihood and income-generating activities, helping them achieve a respectable standard of living. The success of this project is reflected in the growing database of empowered beneficiaries who now have access to improved economic opportunities.

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National Agricultural Development Program

The National Agricultural Development Program (NADP) aims to strengthen grassroots milk production infrastructure by educating milch animal rearers and encouraging the adoption of modern technologies to improve milk quality and quantity. Supported by the Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Fisheries Department, Chennai, this program focuses on awareness and technical guidance across six taluks in Pudukkottai district: Alangudi, Karambakudi, Aranthangi, Gandarvakottai, Annavasal, and Ponnamaravathi. As part of this initiative, 250 milk producer cooperative societies have been established to enhance milk production and empower the dairy farming community.

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Neighbourhood Free Tuition Centres

The Neighbourhood Free Tuition Centres (NFTC) project aims to provide supplementary education to underprivileged school-going children. Supported by Bhoomika Trust, Chennai, the program operates in the seashore areas of Ramnad and Pudukkottai districts. Under this initiative, 30 tuition centres have been established in Ramnad and 50 in Pudukkottai, benefiting a total of 2,000 children. These centres are located near the children's homes, offering easy access to education. Local educated youth are employed as tutors, providing quality support in challenging subjects. The program has successfully improved academic outcomes, facilitated further studies, and helped prevent school dropouts and child labor.

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Child Rights Program

The Child Rights Program in Pudukkottai district focuses on ensuring children's basic rights and fostering their growth within a supportive community. Children, often among the most vulnerable groups after women, face neglect of their fundamental rights, including the right to life, health services, education, association, and participation. This program raises awareness among both the community and children about protecting and upholding these rights, ensuring that every child receives the care and opportunities they deserve for a brighter future.

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Blossom Special School and Therapy Centre

"Education is the golden key to transform the lives of differently-abled and mentally challenged individuals." At Blossom Special School in Pudukkottai, our organization provides holistic education and therapy for 25 children under 14 years with mental retardation (MR) and cerebral palsy (CP). The school focuses on personalized education based on the children’s capacity to learn, training in essential daily living skills such as bathing and dressing, physiotherapy, and medical care. Equipped with trained teachers, therapy tools, and educational materials, the school helps children develop independence and improve their quality of life. Parents are also guided through counseling and support to provide home-based care, attend health camps, and actively engage in their child’s development. This initiative has helped many children overcome challenges associated with MR and CP, enabling them to lead more fulfilling lives.

Our Activities

11-Oct-2024

Coastal village sensitization and training program

WORD, in collaboration with VCWS and Annavasal, organized a coastal village-level sensitization program focusing on the empowerment of single women. The program included Entrepreneurial Development Program (EDP) training and value addition training. This initiative was supported by the Global Greengrants Fund, aiming to enhance skills and economic opportunities for women in coastal communities.
29-Oct-2023

International carers day

A rally and awareness meeting will be held in Thiruvarangulam block, with approximately 250 carers expected to participate. The event will be honored by the presence of several distinguished guests, including the Minister, Joint Director, DSP, Thasildar, Block Development Officer, Inspector, Union Chairman, Town Panchayat President, Lions Club President, and the District Mental Health Officer. These esteemed guests will join us in celebrating this significant occasion.
12-Sep-2023

Legal waareness program on single women

A legal awareness program for single women at the coastal panchayat level was organized by VCWS Annavasal, supported by Global Greengrants Fund. The program aimed to empower single women with knowledge of their legal rights and available support systems.
08-Jun-2023

District collector meets differently abled students

The District Collector, Mrs. I.S. Mercy Ramya, E.A.P., met and personally congratulated students from the special school for the intellectually challenged who successfully passed the 10th standard public examination. The event was attended by the District Disabled Welfare Officer, Mr. S. Ulaganathan, Director of the Special School, Mr. Kulantidas, special teachers Mrs. Lalitha and Mrs. Vanitha, Traditional Doctor Mrs. Priyadarshini, and other officers.

Our Impact

It is the small change that makes the biggest impact.

450

Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) promoted.

68

Men’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) promoted.

55

Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for disabled individuals promoted.

500

Single Women from marginalized communities trained in various programs.

50

Garment-making training to women at Vallathirakottai.

Reports

Reports

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Account Number: XXXXXX3534

Bank: Canera Bank

Branch: Venkitakulam

IFSC Code: CNRB0001772

All donations are eligible for tax savings under 80G.

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Get in touch

Mailing Address

378, Care Colony, Vallathirakottai Village Post, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai, TamilNadu, 622303.

Email Address

[email protected] [email protected]

Phone Number

+919787542508 / +919443603874

378, Care Colony, Vallathirakottai Village & Post, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai - 622303,Tamilnadu
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