Empowering Lives, Transforming Communities

Join us in breaking the cycle of poverty and uplifting the marginalized sections of society.

Celebrating 33 Years of Transforming Lives!

Our Vision

Our Mission

A self-reliant India where communities thrive in peace and dignity.

Empowering vulnerable communities to improve their quality of life.

Who We Are

The Journey of RDWS: Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives

The Rural Development Welfare Society (RDWS) was established in 1984 by philanthropist Mahanthi Ganapathi Rao, the former sarpanch of Garudabilli village, with a vision to combat poverty and social inequality. Though grassroots efforts began in 1984, the organization was officially registered on January 4th, 1991.

From its modest beginnings, RDWS has grown into a powerful catalyst for change, now actively working in 442 villages with a dedicated field team. In the early years, we concentrated on building trust within communities that struggled with illiteracy and entrenched superstitions. Through motivational camps and village meetings, we instilled confidence in the development process.

Today, RDWS makes a lasting impact across the former districts of Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Vijayawada (NTR District), and the Koraput, Rayagada, and Gajapati districts of Odisha. We now reach nearly 174,000 people in 442 villages, focusing on tribal communities, Dalits, women, children, landless individuals, small farmers, and persons with disabilities. Our mission remains committed to empowering marginalized groups and fostering sustainable growth in the regions we serve.

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Championing Gender Equality Across India: Empowering Women, Transforming Lives

Ending Period Poverty

We address period poverty by providing menstrual hygiene products and raising awareness among adolescent girls and women. Our goal is to ensure that menstruation is not a barrier to education or dignity.

School Bag Kits Distribution

We support the education of underprivileged children by providing School Bag Kits, which include all essential stationery items. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on families and give children the tools they need for a brighter future.

Skill Development Programs

We empower rural women and youth with vocational training, helping them gain skills for employment and entrepreneurship. By creating self-sustaining livelihoods, we contribute to long-term economic development.

Our Initiatives

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Skill Development Programs

We empower rural women and youth with vocational training, helping them gain skills for employment and entrepreneurship. By creating self-sustaining livelihoods, we contribute to long-term economic development.

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During floods in Vijayawada, many families lose their homes and belongings. RDWS responds by distributing Family Survival Kits containing food, water, hygiene products, and other essentials, helping families survive and rebuild after the disaster.

Flood Relief in Vijayawada

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During floods in Vijayawada, many families lose their homes and belongings. RDWS responds by distributing Family Survival Kits containing food, water, hygiene products, and other essentials, helping families survive and rebuild after the disaster.

Flood Relief in Vijayawada

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Flood Relief in Vijayawada

During floods in Vijayawada, many families lose their homes and belongings. RDWS responds by distributing Family Survival Kits containing food, water, hygiene products, and other essentials, helping families survive and rebuild after the disaster.

Our Reach

12,324+

Adolescent girls and women supported with menstrual hygiene products.

7558+

School Bag Kits distributed to underprivileged children across rural and urban areas.

1486+

Elderly people received health awareness, food, clothes, and basic necessities.

261+

Child marriages successfully stopped, protecting the futures of young girls.

1372+

Women and youth trained in vocational skills, leading to employment and entrepreneurship.

6489+

Child laborers provided with bridge courses and brought back to mainstream education.

3524+

People educated about the dangers of human trafficking in tribal and rural villages.

84+

Shelterless families in 5 remote tribal villages provided with housing support

4283+

People provided with Covid-19 Relief Kits, ensuring essential supplies during the pandemic

2653+

youth educated about HIV/AIDS in tribal and rural villages.

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Our Reach

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261+

Child marriages successfully stopped, protecting the futures of young girls.

12,324+

Adolescent girls and women supported with menstrual hygiene products.

7558+

School Bag Kits distributed to underprivileged children across rural and urban areas.

1486+

Elderly people received health awareness, food, clothes, and basic necessities.

1372+

Women and youth trained in vocational skills, leading to employment and entrepreneurship.

6489+

Child laborers provided with bridge courses and brought back to mainstream education.

School Bag Kits distributed to underprivileged children across rural and urban areas.

9789+

3524+

People educated about the dangers of human trafficking in tribal and rural villages.

84+

People educated about the dangers of human trafficking in tribal and rural villages.

4283+

People provided with Covid-19 Relief Kits, ensuring essential supplies during the pandemic

2653+

Youth educated about HIV/AIDS in tribal and rural villages.

We Align

The organisation is committed to promote sustainable community development by
repositioning women as change makers and fostering collective leadership.

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Helping Communities

The organisation is committed to promote sustainable community development by
repositioning women as change makers and fostering collective leadership.