WEDS is a non-government & non-profit development organization established in 2002. It is an organization with a group of committed and dedicated professionals who strive for improving the livelihoods of the poor, marginalized sections of farmers, women, youths and children in Ballari and Koppal District of the North Karnataka. WEDS believes in sustainability of development processes and therefore, follows a people centred approach in the implementation of all its interventions through formation of sustainable people’s institutions (CBOs).
WEDS is twenty two years’ experience since WEDS entered Ballari, Yadagiri, Chikkaballapur, Gadag and Koppal districts with an aim to enable solutions for an improvement of environment, enhanced multiple incomes, and better quality of lives for the communities living in harsh and extremely challenging circumstances. The climatic conditions were not conducive to agriculture, the terrain is hostile and other livelihood options are limited, thereby rendering the people vulnerable to poverty, ill health and despair.
Our administrative work were strengthened by updating the Society renewal, Filling income tax returns, Software updating and all measures statutory obligations of the organization. The WEDS supported the staff to attend training programs organized by external agenises and exposure to improve their knowledge and learning capacity.
Up coming years we will be seen by working with more innovative and sustainable with support donors, NABARD projects, CSR, Government and Corporative sectors, over all the WEDS is engaged in empowerment. Network and employment creations different type of livelihood opportunities for the overall development of the target communities with the core values of social justice, equality and integrity.
VISION
Building Resilient and self-reliant rural communities leading towards thriving and sustainable economies, improving lives and livelihoods
MISSION
To empower and uplift rural communities by providing them with the necessary resources, and knowledge to cultivate resilience and self-reliance. Through targeted interventions and sustainable initiatives, we aim to foster thriving local economies, thereby enhancing the quality of life and livelihoods for individuals and families in these communities. Our mission is to create lasting positive change, promoting sustainability and prosperity in rural areas.