Universal Versatile
Society
WOMEN'S COUNSELLING & REHABILITATION
Supporting Women Through Difficult Times
Women's counselling and rehabilitation have been part of UVS's community work since 2008. Historically supported through government initiatives, the programme has provided free counselling, referral assistance and rehabilitative support to women facing domestic difficulties, family conflict, violence and other challenging circumstances.
Today, women's counselling remains part of UVS's annual programme reporting, with assistance provided as individual cases and needs arise. Drawing on its community experience and established local relationships, UVS seeks to help women access appropriate guidance, support services and referral pathways.
Supporting women with dignity, safety and care since 2008.
WOMEN'S SELF-HELP GROUPS
Collective Strength for a Better Tomorrow
UVS has supported the formation and development of women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs), helping women organise collectively, strengthen financial awareness and explore opportunities for income generation.
Under the Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana, UVS received a work order through Zilla Parishad, Washim, for the formation of new savings groups. This government-supported initiative forms part of UVS's experience in community mobilisation and women's economic empowerment.
Collective Savings
Mutual Support
Collective Savings
Mutual Support
Livelihood Opportunities
SKILLS & ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE
Learning Skills. Creating Opportunities.
Economic independence can help women make informed choices and contribute more confidently to their families and communities. UVS has organised vocational and skill-development activities to equip women with practical abilities and support opportunities for self-employment.
With assistance from Zilla Parishad, Washim, documented activities have included beauty parlour training, computer-related skills, DTP and data-entry training, as well as workshops in leather bag making, rangoli and cookery.
5,000
Women Surveyed
Listening to Women.
Advocating for Better Care.
In 2018–2019, UVS participated in the What Women Want initiative, a global campaign advocating quality, dignity and equity in maternal and reproductive healthcare.
Working with the Centre for Catalyzing Change and White Ribbon Alliance, UVS mobilised field surveyors to listen directly to rural women across Washim District and document their healthcare priorities. The initiative highlighted the importance of respectful healthcare, accessible facilities, essential medicines, sanitation and better-supported healthcare professionals.
WOMEN'S VOICES & HEALTHCARE
93
Villages Covered
25
Field Surveyors
A Legacy of Support.
A Commitment to Every Woman.
OUR CONTINUING COMMITMENT
From its early counselling and rehabilitation initiatives to government-supported self-help group formation, vocational training and community health advocacy, UVS has built practical experience in responding to the needs of women in Washim District.
Women's counselling continues to feature in UVS's annual programme reporting, reflecting the organisation's commitment to helping women navigate difficult circumstances, access appropriate support and build greater confidence and independence.
Looking ahead, UVS seeks to strengthen women's access to counselling, livelihood opportunities, community networks and information about their rights and entitlements.
When women have access to support, skills and opportunity, families and communities become stronger.