About Us

Society for Women’s Awareness and Rural Development (SWARD)

We aim to create opportunities for the poor and marginalized sections, with special emphasis on girls, leading to their development and social standing.

SWARD is a non-profit social development organization working in the state of Telangana in Southern India. The organization was established in 1997 to initiate development interventions in the rural-urban slums of Sangareddy, Siddipet, and Medak, Since then, SWARD has developed expertise in a wide range of development initiatives acquired through 30 years of devoted work and professionalism. It has broad geographical coverage of 200 GPS, and 10 urban slums of Siddipet, Medak, Sangareddy, and Hyderabad Districts.
Our organization has adopted a right-based approach to work towards a socially just and empowered society, that reflects local cultural values and practices. The organization is creating opportunities for the poor and marginalized, with a special focus on girls, for their development with …

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Our focus area

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RURAL DEVELOPMENT
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Events

Training of Trainers: Gender Sensitization for Adolescent Girls

SWARD conducted a "Training of Trainers: Gender Sensitization for Adolescent Girls" at the LIC Meeting Hall in Siddipet on February 16th, 2024. Supported by APF, this initiative aimed to educate and empower adolescent girls, promoting gender equality and sensitivity within the community. The training focused on building awareness about gender issues, fostering respectful attitudes, and equipping participants with the skills to train others in their communities. Through interactive sessions and discussions, the program sought to create a ripple effect, enhancing gender sensitization efforts across the region

Programs

Violence Prevention Program

Addressing abuse and supporting survivors requires a multifaceted approach, including raising awareness about their rights and available resources. Our violence prevention programs have successfully reached 20,705 women and 7,351 men, reflecting our broad commitment to tackling this issue. We have also provided comprehensive support to 1,416 survivors, addressing their diverse needs through medical assistance, counseling, legal aid, rehabilitation, and livelihood support. This holistic approach is designed to help survivors regain control over their lives and recover from their traumatic experiences, ensuring that they receive the necessary care and support to rebuild and thrive.

Our Impact

0 Children from villages form Children groups
0 Members are constituted in MACS
0 Village level volunteers in 74 villages
0 Activities spreaded to gram panchayats
0 Women benefited by obtaining ration card,health facilities,social education & empowerment

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