SWORD (Social Welfare Organization for Rural Development)

The Social Welfare Organization for Rural Development (SWORD NGO) has been serving communities in the Krishnagiri district for 17 years. Its focus lie Read mores in empowering women, children, and vulnerable groups across various sectors. Its vision is to advocate for socio-economic, political rights, and gender justice, particularly for women and marginalized communities. Its objectives include empowering women, safeguarding child rights, protecting the rights of oppressed women and weaker sections of society, addressing issues such as violence against women and human rights violations, promoting environmental conservation and natural resource management, conducting women's education and vocational training programmes, raising awareness on health issues like HIV/AIDS, providing rehabilitation and care for those in need, and collaborating with similar organisations for collective impact. In summary, SWORD NGO is dedicated to the holistic development and empowerment of marginalized communities, with a particular emphasis on women and children. Its multifaceted approach encompasses various initiatives aimed at promoting rights, gender equality, environmental sustainability, healthcare, and disaster relief, among others, in collaboration with like-minded organizations.

SWORD envisions a just, equitable & sustainable society where vulnerable people can lead healthy & dignified lives without discrimination. Its mission is to make disadvantaged sections conscious of their rights and duties, giving them access to and control over socio-economic and political processes for dignified living.

The organization has expanded its operations from Jagatsinghpur to Khurda and Sundargarh districts of Odisha since its establishment in 1995.