ABOUT US
Empowering Women & Children of marginalised communities
Rural Women Development Trust is a women-led nonprofit organization in Tharamanagalam, Salem District of Tamil Nadu. Dedicated members of the Marginalised Dalit Arunthathiyar community, started the organization in 2005, and registered under Indian trust Act. Ever since our inception, we have collaborated with many like-minded NGOs, and government bodies to address the social injustices faced by the marginalised dalit Arunthathiyar community, and help them to attain socio-economic, political, and educational status in the society. Predominantly, we work to educate children, empower women, rescue and rehabilitate bonded labourer women-an exploited social class. Through community mobilization, we evaluate activities and ensure that the projects are carried out for the sustainable development of the community.
OUR IMPACTS
1850+
women families
Rescued from Bonded labour and rehabilitated with sustained work and income
2500+
CHILDREN
Getting quality education and nutrition support through village resource centers
4000+
women workers
Supported to get social security entitlements. Ensured with safe work environments
1500+
women & youths
Given livelihood skill trainings and supported to get employment opportunities
OUR PROGRAMS
EDUCATION PROGRAM
We believe education is a tool to raise good children and provide bright future.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Creating pathway to resilience, equality, growth, and financial independence.
LIVELIHOOD & SKILLING
We conduct skill training to ensure livelihood of rural women & youths
HEALTH CARE & NUTRITION
We conducts, health camps, nutrition support to children in our target villages
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
To get social security entitlements and community entitlements
CLIMATE ACTION
We conduct greeen campaigns, tree platation and awareness education to the community
OUR TEAM
Executive Team
Alamelu V
Executive Director
She has more than 20 year experience in social sector. Highly involved grasroot communities development. Motivational speaker and eminent team leader
Kalaiventhan K
Trustee
He is dedicated in upliftment of women and children from marginalised. He enthusiastically involves in rescue and rehabilitation of bonded laborers
Shantha P
Trustee
She committed to involve the children and women development activities more than two decades.She is expert in social awareness and trainings.
Gomathi N
Trustee
She came from grassroot community egarly involves women upliftment and family counseling. she is good ground level social worker
A few things we are unique and great at
Rescue and Rehabilitation of Bonded laborers
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Development of women self entrepreneurs
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Livelihood and skill trainings for ensured employment
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PHOTO GALLORY
Children Education & Women development Activities
Blog & news
Empowering Young Women through Financial Literacy Training
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Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our vistors say:
Benjamin
AID Volunteer
RWDT integrity, transparency, and dependability are unmatched by any NGO I’ve ever worked with, including large NGOs that I’ve worked with in Washington, DC. They have always been highly communicative and responsive.
Christie Mariya
Samhita
I believe in the sustainability of their work. They don’t just provide charity. They provide long term solutions through community need based approach. They have freed thousands of families from debt bondage, made them as self enterpreneurs
Andre Celeti
research Scholar
I cannot but express my gratitude to and admiration for the Rural Women’s Development Trust and its founder for the work they do with the formerly bonded labourers.
Awards & Accreditations
Vetted Organisation
The Rural Women Development Trust (RWDT) has been honored with a certificate of recognition as a vetted organization by global giving foundation in acknowledgment of its exemplary commitment to fostering positive change in rural communities. This prestigious recognition underscores the Trust’s unwavering dedication to effective functioning, accountability, and transparency in every aspect of its operations..
Effective Organisation
The GlobalGiving Foundation awards certificates to organizations that demonstrate their commitment to transparency, accountability, and impactful work. A certificate certifying the Rural Women Development Trust (RWDT) as an Effective Organization highlights that the organization has met specific standards of operational efficiency and effectiveness in serving its mission.
Staff Favorite Organisation
The Rural Women Development Trust (RWDT) is honored to be recognized by the Global Giving Foundation as a Staff Favorite Organization, a testament to our commitment to empowering rural women and fostering sustainable development.
At RWDT, we pride ourselves on creating a safe and secure workplace for all our staff and beneficiaries. Our organization values respect, transparency, and professionalism in handling staff, ensuring a positive and supportive environment for everyone involved.