Friends of Women's World Banking
Empowers women by providing direct access to financial services and promoting self-reliance through capacity building programmes
- CSR-1
Cause Area
Primary Sectors
Secondary Sectors
Financials
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2021
Total IncomeRs.173,401,203Total ExpensesRs.131,519,462Non Program ExpensesRs.12,326,867Program ExpensesRs.119,192,595Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2022
Total IncomeRs.138,106,541Total ExpensesRs.96,550,597Non Program ExpensesRs.10,914,406Program ExpensesRs.85,636,191Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2023
Total IncomeRs.156,788,756Non Program ExpensesRs.14,553,673Program ExpensesRs.98,935,593Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2024
Total IncomeRs.196,475,607Non Program ExpensesRs.27,033,188Program ExpensesRs.111,918,952Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.
Geographies Served
Programs
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Agriculture Finance
States
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Delhi
Gujarat
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Odisha
Telangana
Initiated in 2007, FWWB's Agriculture Finance Programme offers loan support to Farmer Producer Collectives (FPCs) comprising small and marginal farmers in different Indian states. The programme assists community-based organisations in creating additional livelihoods and income sources, thereby enhancing household economic conditions. FPCs are provided with essential working capital and capacity-building support to foster sustainability and establish connections with formal financial institutions in the future.
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Water & Sanitation Programme
States
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Bihar
Delhi
Madhya Pradesh
Manipur
Uttar Pradesh
Odisha
The Water and Sanitation programme emphasizes the importance of financial resources in enabling impoverished households to invest in water and sanitation facilities. It challenges misconceptions about their reluctance to adopt modern amenities and aims to raise awareness among donors and lenders about the positive impact of sanitation on living standards and productivity, particularly for women and children. The programme offers subsidized financial assistance to Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) for constructing sanitation facilities. Partner organisations with a strong track record and technical expertise are preferred, while those lacking experience are guided to collaborate with experts. Grants and loans are provided to generate awareness, meet demand, and support sanitation initiatives.
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Solar Energy Programme
State States
West Bengal
Bihar
Manipur
Odisha
FWWB launched the Solar Energy Programme to offer affordable and sustainable lighting solutions in rural areas with limited electricity access. Starting as a pilot project in Manipur in 2009, the programme provides loan support to microfinance institutions and raises awareness about available solar products, service providers, costs, and maintenance. With advancing and cost-effective solar technology, more rural households are embracing solar lamps and lighting systems to harness abundant sunlight.
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Women Entrepreneurship Programme
States
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Manipur
Uttar Pradesh
Recognizing the multifaceted obstacles faced by women in achieving economic empowerment, FWWB's Financial Education and Women Entrepreneurship Programme offers financial education and business management skills to enhance their livelihood activities. Initiated in 2011, the programme aims to foster greater financial inclusion and economic independence for women. By creating a nurturing ecosystem, FWWB seeks to enable women to become equal contributors in both households and the economy. The programme's primary objective is to establish a replicable and innovative model for sustainable enterprises that generate consistent income benefiting the entire household.
Impact Metrics
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Reached Women Entrepreneurs
Year-wise Metrics- 2017-18 1882
- 2018-19 10257
- 2019-20 12163
- 2020-21 3700
- 2021-22 27500
Registration Details
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CSR Form 1
CSR00000871
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FCRA
Not Available
About
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Headquarters
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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Since
2008
Impact
Friends of Women's World Banking has made a significant impact by disbursing more than Rs 10 billion across various programmes, spanning 17 states, and supporting over 440 institutions, ultimately reaching out to 10 million women, the impact figures include disbursing over 45,000 toilet loans in its water and sanitation programme, supporting more than 75 Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) in its agriculture finance programme, facilitating the installation of 80,000 solar lighting systems in its solar energy programme, and reaching out to over 19,000 potential and existing women entrepreneurs through its women entrepreneurship support programme.
Vision and Mission
FWWB's vision is to create a society based on equity and social justice where women are active partners in holistic development. Its mission is to provide financial and capacity building services to organizations promoting livelihoods and self-reliance of poor women.
Political & Religious Declarations
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Political Affiliation
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Religious Affiliation
Location
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Headquarters
101, Sakar-Building, Opp. Gandhigram Station, Ashram Road
Directions, Ahmedabad, Gujarat -
Offices in Cities
Chennai, Ahmedabad
Other Details
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Type
Non-profit
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Sub Type
Section 8 (formerly Section 25)
Website
Technology Adoption
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SOC 2 Compliant
No
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Financial Management
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Beneficiary Management