Women Organization for Rural Development Cooperation Circle (CC) is located in Kadiri, where Hindus and Muslims have been living together for ages. CC members work for the socio-economic development of women in the rural area. This group, formed by women, takes initiative to bring peace and communal harmony. The organization is a service agency working for the progression of women and disadvantaged people living in the area. CC members organize skill development trainings through their training centre in Kadiri and Kadapa cities - to more than 1,200 economically marginalized women. They also organize tree planting and Environmental Education programs to students in the area. As members of the United Religions Initiative, they organize Seminars and workshops on interfaith cooperation and peace-building and free medical camps providing services in remote rural areas.
Promoting rural livelihoods and empowering women
“Our purpose is to integrate sustainable livelihood improvement programs through the participatory approach.”
Action Areas
Traditions
Islam,
Christianity,
Hinduism
Number of Members
7
Region
Sub-Region
South India
Location
Kadiri, Anantapur Andhra Pradesh, India
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