Skill Training & Self-Employment Programs

Equipping women with skills in tailoring, handicrafts, food processing, and other traditional industries.
Providing entrepreneurial guidance and support to start small businesses and cottage industries.

Educational Assistance

Offering scholarships and educational support to children of widows and marginalized families.
Supporting higher education and professional development to break the cycle of poverty.

Employment Facilitation

Guiding members to employment opportunities in government, semi-government, and private institutions.
Organizing job fairs, career counseling, and placement assistance.

Health & Medical Support

Implementing health insurance for all members.
Conducting medical camps, awareness programs, and mental health support sessions.

Housing & Financial Aid

Supporting landless and homeless members through housing initiatives.
Providing financial aid for essential family needs such as education and marriage of children.

Agricultural Income Projects

Enhancing family income through agricultural and allied activities. Launching innovative ventures such as dairy farms, goat farms, and poultry farms with member involvement.
Promoting modern agri-tech solutions for sustainable income generation.

Legal and Social Awareness Programs

Organizing workshops on women's rights, legal aid, and social justice.
Empowering members to address social stigma and protect themselves legally and socially.

Digital Inclusion and Technology Access

Training women and youth in basic digital literacy and online platforms.
Providing access to digital tools and resources for education, work, and entrepreneurship.

About Us

About National Widows Welfare Association

National Widows Welfare Association (NWWA) is a pioneering organization working under the mother institution Aranya Mozhi Public Charitable Trust, with a vision to empower widows and marginalized women across India. With a strong commitment to social justice, gender equality, and sustainable development, NWWA envisions a society where every woman, regardless of her circumstances, leads a life of dignity, independence, and hope. Founded by Mr. Xavier Cheruvallil, the chief patron, and Ms. Shantha Nilambur, the National President, NWWA functions with a dynamic leadership team and dedicated volunteers committed to transformative community work.

Our Mission

To uplift and empower widows and their families through education, employment, housing, and healthcare, ensuring their integration into the mainstream of society with confidence and self-reliance.

Core Objectives & Activities

Women Empowerment Initiatives

Developing self-employment schemes, promoting small-scale industries, and reviving traditional crafts and cottage industries to ensure economic stability for widows and marginalized women.

Skill Development & Training

Conducting training programs in tailoring, handicrafts, food processing, micro-entrepreneurship, and digital literacy to enable income generation.

Educational Support

Facilitating access to quality education for the children of widows and underprivileged members. Support for higher education and professional development is provided through scholarships and guidance.

Employment Facilitation

Creating pathways to employment in government, semi-government, and private sectors through awareness, skill-building, and placement assistance.

Health & Well-being

Ensuring health insurance coverage for all members and conducting medical awareness camps, mental health support, and wellness initiatives.

Future Housing and Welfare Projects

Supporting landless and homeless members with housing schemes and financial assistance for essential needs like children’s education and marriage.

Agricultural Income Initiatives

Promoting innovative practices in farming, and launching agricultural ventures like dairy farms, goat farms, and poultry farms to enhance members’ income and community food security.