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Women Development Centre (WDC) is a non-government organization for social work. With a registered office in Guwahati, Assam, it was established in January 2000, a Millennium gift to the women of North East India. WDC initiated community development programs to improve the lives of women and elevate their socio-economic status, build leadership skills, provide livelihood opportunities and include them in decision making process through various intervention programmes. It initiated community development programs in various parts of North East India especially, reaching the hard-to-reach areas to ensure that no one is left behind. WDC aims to integrate development of the marginalized women and youths, by creating awareness of social rights, education, vocational/skill development, health and environment and making them empowered through capacity building, job creation and sustainable income generation activities.
Read MoreTo empower women by enhancing their capacities and skill and strengthen their livelihood opportunities and engage them in decision making, governance and access to the property.
To improve the living condition of women and children by taking care of their health, education, employment and social status. We carry out this mission through research, community services, advocacy with Government, training and capacity building.
Sr. Betsy Devasia
Women development centre generally known as WDC, is the brain child of Archbishop emeritus Thomas Menamparampil, who had a vision to empower the women from the remote areas of N. East India. He heard the cry, saw their struggle; women without formal education
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November 20, 2025
World Children’s DayWorld Children’s Day was celebrated on 20th November 2025 with great enthusiasm based on the theme...Read More
November 15, 2025
NIOS Students-Children’s Day CelebrationChildren’s Day was celebrated at Women Development Centre over...Read More
November 14, 2025
Children’s Day CelebrationWomen Development Centre (WDC), in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA)...Read More
November 10, 2025
NIOS Students - A trip to Accoland (An Amusement Park)On 10th October, 2025 a trip was organized by Women Development Centre to Accoland for a fun and recreational outing for the 39 school dropout students. They were accompanied...Read More
October 24, 2025
Visit to Zubeen KetraOn 24th October 2025, Women Development Centre (WDC) held prayer service at "Zubeen Khetra" Hatimura, Sonapur. The staff along with NIOS students prayed for repose of the departed soul of the singer and paid tribute with lighting of earthen lamps...Read More
October 20, 2025
Tribute to Zubeen GragA silent march was organized on 20th October 2025 by Women Development Centre, to pay tribute to the legendary singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg at his place in Kharguli. The staff and students gathered peacefully, holding candles...Read More
October 15, 2025
Meri Saheli ProgramWomen Development Centre in collaboration with Railway Protection Force conducted Meri Saheli program at Guwahati Railway Station, displaying Street Play in 3 different platforms on 15th Oct 2025. The purpose of the play was to create...Read More
September 17, 2025
Awareness on Illicit Trafficking and Substance abouseAwareness program on Illicit Trafficking and Substance Abuse was organized in Punjabi Colony,...Read More
September 17, 2025
Street PlayWomen Development Centre in collaboration with District Legal Service Authority, Kamrup Metro organized Street Play on 17 September 2025...Read More
August 28, 2025
Observation Visit by Social Work StudentsMSW students of Assam Don Bosco University visited Women Development Centre for Department....Read More
August 7, 2025
Free Eye Check UP & Consultation CampFree Eye Check & Consultation camp was organized by WDC in collaboration with ASG Eye Hospital, ..Read More
July 29, 2025
Monthly Review meeting for Project staffThe project staffs come together on last Friday of every month for the monthly review meeting at WDC the project head office...Read More
July 26, 2025
Career Counseling & Life Skill Training for YouthWomen Development Centre organized Career Counseling and Life Skill Training program for the youth from 6 six project areas under the project...Read More
July 15, 2025
Income Generating Training Program for WomenTraining on Income Generating Activities was scheduled for 3 days at different project locations from July 15 to July 17...Read More
July 3, 2025
Child Friendly Spaces Summer CampWomen Development Centre organized the 3 days summer camp at the 9 CFS centres in 6 project areas...Read More
July 1, 2025
Birthday Celebration of Sr. BetsyWDC staff, students and the community members celebrated birthday of Sr. Betsy, Director on July 01, 2025 in the premises. ..Read More
May 28, 2025
Menstrual Hygiene Management DayWomen Development Centre, Guwahati on May 28, 2025 organized an awareness programme to observe Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Day 2025...Read More
January 5, 2022
Celebrating Academic Excellence: Women Development Centre Honors Tea Garder StudentsThe Women Development Centre (WDC) recently held a felicitation ceremony to honor 127 students from tea gardens who successfully completed their Higher Secondary and Secondary education. Notably, 6 students achieved ...Read More
January 5, 2022
Women Development Centre felicitated 69 Students from Guwahati SlumsWomen Development Centre [WDC] organized a Felicitation Programme on May 13, 2024 for the students who passed their HSLC and HS examinations with flying colors. These students are the beneficiaries of our on-going Agragati (KMW) Project ...Read More
January 5, 2022
World Environment Day celebration by WDCThe Women Development Centre (WDC), with the support of Kindermissionswerk, joyfully celebrated World Environment Day on June 5th, 2024. WDC enthusiastically announced a special event aimed at engaging with the slum residents ...Read More
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Women Development Centre (WDC) is a development centre for the people in North East India for many years. The sisters felt the need to bring structural change to the present way of living especially of the women and tribals.
