WEEDS women empowerment meeting in Tamil Nadu showing diverse participants in colorful traditional attire engaged in community discussion and development activities for gender equality and sustainable development

A Movement for empowering women & children

Championing gender equality, Education and sustainable development since 1989.

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5
Districts
5
Programs
1,50,000+
Women Beneficiaries
20,000+
Children Beneficiaries

Women's Education and Economic Development Society

Founded in 1989 as "Keezhmanagar Mahalir Munnetra Sangam" and rebranded in 1996, the Women's Education and Economic Development Society (WEEDS) is dedicated to empowering women and fostering community development in Tamil Nadu. We believe that true societal progress occurs when women have equal opportunities for financial and social independence.

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Our Core Values

Our Vision

A Society that respects human dignity and has gender equality.

Our Mission

WEEDS strives towards establishing just social order by building people's organizations, providing excellent education for children, empowering women and ensuring sustainable livelihood for the communities.

Our Values

Inclusion and Gender equality is very important for us. We encourage participation of every stakeholder. Transparency and Accountability is very key to all our actions. We strive to give sustainability (SDG's) in our programs.

Programmes Overview

Self-Help Group Bank Linkage Programme - WEEDS program showing participants engaged in self help groups, women empowerment, economic development, bank linkage activities in Tamil Nadu

Self-Help Group Bank Linkage Programme

Facilitating the social and economic empowerment of women by supporting Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpettu, and Chennai.

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Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Training - WEEDS program showing participants engaged in PoSH training, workplace safety, women rights, harassment prevention activities in Tamil Nadu

Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Training

Providing training on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, to ensure a secure and enabling environment for women employees.

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Educating Students from Low-Income Families - WEEDS program showing participants engaged in children education, scholarships, poverty alleviation, educational support activities in Tamil Nadu

Educating Students from Low-Income Families

Supporting children from low-income families to access quality education, breaking the cycle of poverty through scholarships and educational resources.

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Rural Students Computer Literacy - WEEDS program showing participants engaged in computer literacy, rural education, digital skills, technology training activities in Tamil Nadu

Rural Students Computer Literacy

Enhancing the capacity of rural students by providing computer literacy and life skills training for a better future.

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Integrating Rural Women for Economic Sustainability - WEEDS program showing participants engaged in rural women, economic sustainability, livelihood programs, rural development activities in Tamil Nadu

Integrating Rural Women for Economic Sustainability

Partnering with organizations like the IMF to reach rural-suburban women and form Self-Help Groups for economic sustainability.

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Livelihood Support for Persons with Disabilities - WEEDS program showing participants engaged in disability support, inclusive development, skills training, accessibility activities in Tamil Nadu

Livelihood Support for Persons with Disabilities

Aiming to uplift the lives of Persons with Disabilities through skills training and livelihood support.

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Stories of Change

Real stories of transformation and empowerment from the women and children we've supported over the years.

Ms. Blessy Angelina, a young woman who received housing and educational support from WEEDS women empowerment program in Tamil Nadu, smiling confidently representing success in community development

Ms. Blessy Angelina

"After losing her mother at a young age and being abandoned by her father, Blessy was raised by her grandmother in challenging conditions. WEEDS, in association with Habitat for Humanity India Trust and the Tamil Nadu government housing project, helped reconstruct their home and provided educational support. Today, Blessy lives in a decent house and continues her education without financial constraints."
Classroom of children in school uniforms giving thumbs up with WEEDS educators in a bright turquoise classroom showing educational success and impact of donations in Tamil Nadu

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Your contribution helps us empower women and children through education, skill development, and community initiatives.

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₹1,000

Provides educational materials for one child

₹5,000

Sponsors vocational training for one woman

₹10,000

Helps fund a community health awareness camp

Our Partners

We collaborate with these organizations to create meaningful impact in our communities.

Nielsen logo
Miva logo
What's ON logo
ICICI Bank logo
GIVE Fundraisers India logo
International Monetary Fund logo
AG&P Pratham logo
Dhwani Foundation logo
Nielsen logo
Miva logo
What's ON logo
ICICI Bank logo
GIVE Fundraisers India logo
International Monetary Fund logo
AG&P Pratham logo
Dhwani Foundation logo
Nielsen logo
Miva logo
What's ON logo
ICICI Bank logo
GIVE Fundraisers India logo
International Monetary Fund logo
AG&P Pratham logo
Dhwani Foundation logo