Women’s Collective (WC)
Founded: 1994
Focus
Empowerment of rural women and children from marginalized communities (Dalits, Adivasis, MBCs).
Mission
- To create awareness among excluded and marginalized communities.
- To organize and strengthen these communities, especially women, for collective action and empowerment.
- To advocate for their social, economic, educational, health, gender, political, and cultural rights.
- To network and collaborate with movements, organizations and campaigns that share similar goals and values.
- To create awareness among excluded and marginalized communities.
Vision
“Our vision is a just and inclusive society where the rights and needs of the excluded are addressed without discrimination based on gender, caste, religion, culture, class, politics, education, or health—ensuring food security, a protected and peaceful environment, disaster preparedness, and sustainable development for all.”
Membership & Reach
Active in 1031 villages across 21 districts. Composition: 89% women, 5% men, 6% children
Legal & Administrative
Legal & Administrative Structure Registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 Holds 80G, 12A, and PAN compliance Governed by a 40-member core team Operates on the principle of democratic centralism. WC believes that meaningful and lasting change can only emerge when communities are at the canter of their own development. WCis committed to a participatory approach that ensures every voice especially those of women, marginalized groups, and local knowledge holders is heard, respected, and acted upon.
Participation is not just a method — it is a principle of justice, inclusion, and empowerment