Transforming lives and communities through education, empowerment, and sustainable development
Real stories of transformation and empowerment from the women and children whose lives have been changed through our programs and your support.
Education Support Program
"Orphaned at three and raised by her grandmother in inadequate housing, I received support from WEEDS and partners to reconstruct our home and fund my education. Now, we reside in a secure home, and I continue my studies with ongoing scholarships."
Housing Development Program
"Living in a hut with my family and facing financial hardships, I benefited from WEEDS' initiative, which constructed 12 houses and improved health awareness in my community. This project provided decent housing for 189 families in the Mangadu and Kattupakkam areas."
Women's Leadership Program
"With a passion for societal change but limited education, I joined a Self-Help Group (SHG) through WEEDS in 1997. Gaining leadership skills and knowledge about women's rights, I was elected as a ward councilor in Mangadu. In my role, I have assisted the elderly in obtaining pensions, supported disabled individuals in acquiring necessary documentation, and advocated for women facing violence, fulfilling my lifelong ambition to serve my community."
Entrepreneurship Development Program
"Introduced to WEEDS in 2002, I joined an SHG and, with the organization's support, pursued employment. Starting as a consultant earning ₹3,000 per month, I later established my own manpower agency, AR Manpower Allied Services, in 2007. My agency now employs over 200 women across various companies, and I also serve as a PoSH Act trainer for WEEDS."
