Society for Women's Education and Awareness Development (Swead)

Contributes to the overall development and upliftment of marginalized women and children by providing employment opportunities and quality education

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About

  • Headquarters

    Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu

  • Since

    1994

Established in 1994, the Society for Women's Education and Awareness Development (SWEAD) is committed to empowering impoverished women and offering ed Read moreucation to underprivileged children in Tamil Nadu, India. Organizations like SWEAD play a pivotal role in addressing the socio-economic challenges faced by marginalized communities in the region. SWEAD's emphasis on empowering poor women encompasses activities and programs focused on enhancing their economic independence, health, and overall well-being. This involves initiatives such as skills training, business ventures, healthcare access, and advocacy for women's rights and social inclusion. In the realm of providing education to underprivileged children, SWEAD likely engages in projects and initiatives dedicated to delivering quality education to children from disadvantaged backgrounds. This may include operating schools, after-school programs, scholarships, and other educational support to assist children in accessing and completing their schooling. Through its work in these critical areas, SWEAD contributes to the overall development and upliftment of marginalized women and children communities. This contribution is essential for poverty reduction and the enhancement of the quality of life in our target areas.

Impact

* Formed and strengthened 123 women SHGs in 54 villages. * Distributed 12000 clean birthing kits to Traditional Birthing Attendants (TBA). Nearly 10352 child deliveries were performed using the birthing kits. * 1030 TBA and Women Self Help Group (SHGs) leaders were trained on pre and post natal care. * 30 disabled women participated and trained on skill training program. * 17 disabled women started their own mobile phone repairing shops. * 150 adolescents and youths from various villages were trained on the cause and prevention of HIV/Aids. * Established a Banana Fibre Basket, Night lamp and other production unit. About 50 women run this unit in a cooperative method. About 250 women are involved in Banana Fibber extraction, production and sales. * Organised 25 programs for adolescent girls in schools to make them aware of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). * Distributed 100 goats to poor widows.

Programs

  • Child development

    SWEAD is dedicated to safeguarding children's rights by promoting child participation and taking action against exploitation and abuse. Additionally, we focus on enhancing children's learning abilities through various educational approaches, including formal, informal, and alternative methods. Furthermore, we educate community members to foster a child-friendly environment and ensure the well-being of children in society.

  • Women empowerment

    SWEAD empowers rural women by forming Self Help Groups (SHGs), encouraging savings and credit, and promoting gender equality awareness. We offer training in production and trade skills, facilitating access to loans from financial institutions for starting individual or collective micro-enterprises, thus enhancing their livelihoods. Additionally, we provide women with knowledge and skills on health, nutrition, water, and sanitation, fostering holistic and integrated development within their communities.

Leadership Team

  • Arockiasamy Velanganni

    Secretary

  • Sugashini

    Treasurer

  • V. Jamunarani

    President

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AACAS8029C

  • Registration ID

    3/1994

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    TN/2010/0035833

  • 12A

    AACAS8029CE20218

  • 80G

    AACAS8029CF20216

  • FCRA

    076010148

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    No. 54, R.C.Street, Thurinjickollai, Periyanellickollai, Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu, India, 608704

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society