Our Milestones

  • In 1989 Womens Education and Economic Development Society (WEEDS) was established in Keezhmaanagar-Gerugambakkam.
  • In 1996, through our leadership Training program six of our self-help group women became ward councillor.                              
  • In 1998, impacted the lives of three sisters (Ms.stella, Ms.sarala and Ms.Jancy) by giving them a sustainable life.
  • In 2001, three self-help group women became ward councillors through leadership Training program.
  • In 2004, registered with the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2004 under FCRA.
  • In 2009-10 in collaboration with World women’s day of prayer German committee conducted Health awareness training in rural villages of kancheepuram District.
  • In 2009, WEEDS in partnership with Habitat for Humanity constructed 184 houses and WEEDS independently constructed 5 houses for people from scheduled tribe’s communities without anyone’s support.
  • In 2011, through Give India 300 poor students received Education scholarship support.
  • In 2012, WEEDS fought for Dalit land rights in Mangadu for over 2 years by creating awareness about their land rights. Through this programme more than 100 families got financial benefit of rupees 5 lakhs to 50 lakhs.
  • In 2012, 180 youngsters were given skill training with the support of “Aide et action” and provided placement opportunities.
  • In 2015, on seeing our service towards the society, we received Best Humanitarian Service award from Madras School of Social Work College.
  • In 2016, conducted financial literacy training for women in villages of kundrathur Block with the support of NABARD.
  • In the year 2000 we started with five self-help groups and by the year of 2020 we have formed around 1400 SHG’s.
  • In 2016, started Tailoring unit in Mangadu where women will be trained and job opportunities will be given.
  • In 2019, Received award from ICICI bank for the appreciation of exemplary performance to our bank linkage program.
  • In 2020, partnered with Dhwani foundation for progress of our non-profit through capacity building training programme.
  • In 2021-22 we fulfilled 121 students’ wishes by distributing them the school kits.
  • In 2021-22 we have provided Education scholarships to 64 students from low income family.
  • In 2022 – during Bladder cancer awareness month created awareness about Bladder Cancer among SHG womens with the support of World Bladder cancer patient coalition
  • In 2022 started Tailoring unit in kundrathur municipality.
  • In 2022 conducting Build Your Generation Programme (Teaching/Mentoring) for school/college students.
  • In 2023 created computer lab facility for 2 Government/public schools in Kundrathur Block.
  • In 2023 started project “Integrating Rural women for Economic sustainability” in collaboration with International Monetary fund.