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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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October 10, 2026
WDC Collaborates with Gauhati High Court Advocates’ AssociationWomen Development Centre, Guwahati, in collaboration with the Gauhati High Court Advocates’ Association, organized a Legal Awareness Seminar on “Drug Abuse Prevention and Protection of the Younger Gen... Read More
October 2, 2026
Gandhi Jayanti 2026: Inspiring Young Hearts with Gandhian ValuesOn 2 October 2026, the Women Development Centre (WDC) commemorated Gandhi Jayanti across its Child Friendly Space (CFS) centres in Guwahati, bringing together 170 children, 30 women from mother groups... Read More
September 10, 2026
Empowering Youth Through Skills and Opportunities: WDC Collaborates with Magic Bus FoundationWomen Development Centre, in collaboration with the Magic Bus India Foundation, took a significant step towards promoting youth empowerment and sustainable livelihoods by facilitating access to skill-... Read More
August 15, 2026
Celebrating Freedom, Inspiring Young Minds: WDC Marks India’s 80th Independence DayWomen Development Centre (WDC) celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026 with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour across 14 Child Friendly Space (CFS) centres—eight centres in the... Read More
August 12, 2026
WDC Brings Hope and Relief to 672 Flood-Affected Families in 3 Upper Assam DistrictsFrom 12 to 14 August & 23 to 27 August 2026, Women Development Centre, Guwahati reached 672 flood-affected families across 10 villages in Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat districts through its Flood... Read More
August 5, 2026
Strengthening Community Action for Child Protection: CWPC Review MeetingsEvery child deserves to grow up safe, protected, and supported. Strengthening this protection begins within the community. With this commitment... Read More
July 28, 2026
Empowering Young Minds: Career Counselling and Life Skills Programme at WDCChoosing a career is not just about finding a job—it is about understanding oneself, recognizing one’s potential, making informed choices, Read More
July 14, 2026
Child Friendly Space Summer Camp 2026: Learning, Protection and JoyThe Women Development Centre (WDC), Guwahati, organized a six-day Child Friendly Space (CFS) Summer Camp across six centres... Read More
July 1, 2026
WDC Welcomes the New Scholastic Year 2026–27 with Joy and HopeWomen Development Centre warmly welcomed the new scholastic year 2026–27 with joy, enthusiasm, and renewed hope. The occasion was graced by the presence of Mrs. Jyotika Choudhary, a renowned singer an... Read More
July 1, 2026
Celebrating the 79th Birthday of Sr. Betsy DevasiaOn 1 July 2026, Women Development Centre joyfully celebrated the 79th birthday of our beloved Director, Sr. Betsy Devasia. The occasion was marked by heartfelt Read More
June 26, 2026
Empowered Through Learning: Celebrating NIOS Success 2026Since 2005, the Women Development Centre (WDC) Read More
June 21, 2026
WDC Celebrates International Yoga DayThe Women Development Centre (WDC), in association with... 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.
