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Welcome to Gramya Resource Center for Women

A  group of women who are development activists and from the women’s movement for equality. The group consists of Ashima, Jamuna, Kavitha, Suhasini, Usha, Shanti and Rukmini. We are made stronger by a dedicated team of women community leaders and staff, who work towards the achievements of our common objectives. We also draw support from a wide network of women activists and friends who volunteer time and also raise resources for us.

Our Vision

Gramya’s vision is to create a just society, which will provide political, social and economic opportunities for women, especially tribal and dalit women, to help them achieve their rights, to improve their lives and livelihoods and to realize their full potential. We promote child Rights with a focus on the girl child.

Our Mission

Gramya works with communities to support them in their struggle for survival and development. We work closely with Community Based Organizations, women’s organizations, youth leadership, and like-minded Civil Society Organizations at the local, state, national and International levels to seek justice for marginalized communities.

The Issues We Focus on

  • Securing the rights of women and girls, especially to confront violence through organizing and capacity building
  • Eradication of female infanticide and sale of girl babies
  • Access to credit through self-help initiatives
  • Improvement of livelihoods for women and their families
  • Developing models of sustainable agriculture, with a gendered approach
  • Strengthening healthcare systems to ensure women’s reproductive rights
  • Engaging with the state for proper enforcement of various programs, schemes, policies and legislations
  • Carry out Social Audits of National Rural Employment Programmes