Wodwichee

Under Mission Shakti,the SAKHI SADAN, at Hailakandi is being run by WODWICHEE since 7th September, 2021 under tthe District Administration and Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Assam. The objectives are-
i. provide integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence, both in private and public spaces .
ii. facilitate immediate, emergency and non-emergency access to a range of services including medical, legal, psychological and counseling support.
Target Group-The “Sakhi” One Stop Centre (OSC) supports all women including girls below 18 years of age affected by violence. For girls below 18 years of age, institutions and authorities under Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children ) Act, 2000 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 will be linked with the “Sakhi” One Stop Centre (OSC).

WODWICHEE has been running the Children’s Home under the aegis of the State Child Protection Society, Assam since 2012. Equipped with all necessary infrastructure and accommodation facilities, it is a loving residential home, where vulnerable children are cared in a holistic family environment.

WODWICHEE is running the Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA) at Sonai Road, Silchar, Cachar district since 2007 with support of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts run by WODWICHEE has been a relief to many people struggling with addiction.

The Senior Citizens' Home at Lakshirbond district Hailakandi is rendering services since 1999. The Home is housed in its permanent building. Senior citizens whose lives are affected by lack of care and protection are admitted into the Home. The beneficiaries are provided with shelter, food and nutrition, medical care, mental respite through recreation and need based counselling. Some of the beneficiaries are also restored to their families after checking out the care and protection elements available in the family. To encourage active and productive ageing, vocational trainings are provided to the beneficiaries. Elderly-friendly production activities are carried out in the Home through which the senior citizens are helped to make small earnings. This component has been found meaningful in giving the senior citizens a sense of being productive and the required confidence to lead a dignified life.

The Mobile Medical Unit provides outreach medical services to the beneficiaries who can't access the existing medical services. The services are provided to the senior citizens residing in rural and remote places having poor transportation networks. The MMU team reaches to the identified locations in a specially designed van equipped with medicines, lab equipment, emergency kits etc.

1. SANITARY NAPKIN TRAINING & PRODUCTION CENTRE
WODWICHEE has established a Training and Production Centre for low cost sanitary napkins. This effort has been found to be very effective in both improving the menstrual practices among the poor girls and women and opening up an economic window for the successful trainees of the centre.
2. ARECA NUT PLATE MAKING TRAINING AND PRODUCTION CENTRE
WODWICHEE running a Training and Production Center for making Arecanut Plates at Lakshirbond, Hailakandi. A batch of 10 women have been trained during 2022-23.

The Access to Justice for Children Project, implemented by WODWICHEE in partnership with the Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation, is dedicated to providing legal support and protection for children who have experienced exploitation and abuse. This initiative empowers children by educating them about their rights, offering legal assistance, and collaborating with legal institutions to create a safer environment for vulnerable children. The project advocates for justice and safeguards the well-being of children in need.