Women's Organization for Rural Development, P.Velur, Namakkal

Achievements to date 1. The creation of 311 operational Self-Help Groups and 3 women's federations at the block and district levels 2. 204 schools organized National Green Cadets, and 153 schools formed Eco-Clubs. There are now 1000 restrooms in 16 Panchayats. 3. Five community restrooms were built 4. A total of 132.65 acres of land have been made available to 405 landless Dalit families. 5. A total of 1522 female commercial sex workers have been identified and provided with care and support. 6. 255 children living with HIV/AIDS receive medical attention and nourishing food. 7. Through bank connections, impoverished rural women are now able to obtain a credit of Rs. 50 Lakhs ($125,000) for IGP activities. 8. To preserve historic seed varieties, two seed banks have been established. 9. In rural households, 500 kitchen herb gardens have been planted. 10. 31 elderly people in extreme poverty receive all the attention and assistance they need. 11. With financial support from "CAPART" and the "Water for Humanitarian Fund," USA, 15 bore wells have been built in 15 villages across 3 different panchayats in the Kablilarmalai Union. 12. Through a variety of income-generating activities, 150 Dalit women will get financial support to improve their level of living thanks to the generous help of "Zero-Kap." 13. The WORD group is receiving financial support from the UK-based charity "Jeevika Trust" to advance the rights of Dalit women. Five Dalit villages in Thidumal Panchayats, Kabilarmalai Union, are participating in this program.