ORIGIN
In 1927, under the guidance of Ms. Margaret Cousins the AIWC
was established for the welfare of women and children. It is a Non-Government Organization.
Later, Smt. Sarojini Naidu, Smt. Vijaylakshmi Singh and Smt.
Lakshmi Raghuramaiah, through their dedication, the AIWC and its activities
were spread across the country.
In 1930, Smt. Rajkumari Leelavathi took the initiative of
establishing a branch in Mysore.
Later, Smt. Yashodamma Dasappa, Smt. Leelavathi Anjanappa,
Smt. Soundaryamma Venkatesh, Smt. K.S. Nagarathnamma, Smt. Anandbaye Prasad,
Smt. Rajashree Gurupadaswamy, have all individually contributed their best in
founding and establishing the Mysore Branch.
With the blessings and support of various likeminded
organizations, the AIWC has established itself as a full fledge social welfare
organization.
Among various services provided by the AIWC, the five
prominent services are,
FAMILY WELFARE
Through this centre the IAWC is providing free health care
facilities to poor women, children and free health checkup services for
pregnant women. Free polio vaccination for children and medicines are being
provided under this centre. Free awareness programs are being conducted on
regular basis to general public on HIV/AIDS, TB and other contagious diseases.
Also regular programs are being conducted on family planning awareness.
CRECHES
This centre was established in 1980 with the intention of
providing Free Education, Nutritious Food, Health care facilities and Educative-Entertainment
programs on regular basis with the support from the Ministry of Social Welfare,
Government of India. The AIWC is supporting six crèches in Mysore, under which there
are around 150 Children who are directly gaining the benefits.
FAMILY COUNSELLING CENTRE
Under this centre the Psychologists, Psychiatrists,
Advocates, Police Officers, Counselors, Senior Social Workers and other
volunteers of the AIWC are actively providing services to couples with family
disputes/ conflicts, by facilitating them with individual counseling at the
right time.
Also the AIWC provides temporary shelter and rehabilitation
facilities to destitute women with various difficulties in their lives. With
the support of the Ministry of Social Welfare, the AIWC is actively providing
free Family Counseling, Legal aid and Health care facilities to women on
regular basis.
From past 12 years, around 5000 cases relating to family
affairs have been settled and also, the AIWC has supported Inter-Caste Marriages,
Simple Marriages and Marriage Registration facilities are being provided through
this centre.
SANTWANA
The AIWC is conducting State Government sponsored programs.
Under this program the rural poor and illiterate women with various problems
are facilitated by providing remedies through Legal-aid, Counseling, Temporary
shelter, Self employment opportunities and education.
The main aim of this program is to empower women and make
them self sufficient.
HOSTEL FACILITIES FOR WORKING WOMEN AND STUDENTS
Office bearers list
As per the rules the election for 2012-2017 was
conducted on 25th 12. 2012 unanimously. First meeting was held on 11th. 04.2012 the following
members are elected of office bearers for 2012-2015.
1.
Sharadamma.T-president
- Mobile# 8792733450
2.
Jayamangala.S.R-vice
president - Mobile# 9448596834
3.
Hemalatha.M.A
–vice president - Mobile# 9448056478
4.
Manjula Manasa-
Treasurer - Mobile# 9448448397
5.
Jayalakshmi
Marichamaiah-secretary - Mobile#
7899280929/8792733450
6.
Vanaja.B.S –joint
secretary - Mobile# 9844431643
7.
Shalini
chari.K-joint secretary - Mobile#
9845308444
8.
Dr.Manonmani-Standing
committee member –Mobile# 9448078366 /914119651
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