# Vasavya Mahila Mandali (VMM)

Vasavya Mahila Mandali (VMM) is a secular, non-profit, women-led organization established in 1969. Headquartered in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, VMM works towards creating a just, equitable, and inclusive society where women, youth, and children realize their rights and lead healthy, empowered lives.

## Total Impact (at a Glance)
- **Years of Service:** 56+ Years (Since 1969)
- **Total Lives Reached:** 4,446,254+
- **Women & Girls Reached:** 2,245,584+
- **Men & Boys Reached:** 2,200,670+

## Core Thematic Areas & What We Do

### 1. Health and Nutrition
- **Mental Health:** Education for youth (MPOWER) and community-based programs for early detection and treatment (Santwana).
- **Maternal & General Health:** Operating health clinics (Kushal Clinic) and maternal health projects (Project Kushal) reaching 72 Urban Primary Health Centres.
- **HIV/AIDS & Sexual Health:** Managing Care Support Centers for PLHIV, Targeted Interventions (TI) for migrant workers, and clinics for truckers (Apollo Tyres Healthcare Centre).
- **Menstrual Health:** Creating awareness and access to sanitary products (UJAAS).
- **Eye Bank:** Operating the Swetcha Gora Eye Bank, the only community-based eye bank led by a women's organization.

### 2. Skilling, Livelihoods & Entrepreneurship
- **Renewable Energy:** Training women in Solar PV system installation and maintenance (Australian Consulate support).
- **Fashion & Arts:** Operating Tailoring & Fashion Design Centres and supporting artisans in Kalamkari and Kondapalli toys.
- **Rural Schools:** Managing Usha Silai Schools for tailoring and machine repair training across 16 districts.
- **Tribal Development:** Maa Thota project covering 800 families with horticulture and irrigation.

### 3. Education and Knowledge Building
- **Special Training:** Urban Residential Special Training Centre for 100 vulnerable girls.
- **Aspiration Building:** "Empower Girl Child" project and "I BELIEVE — I CAN" mentoring for graduates.
- **Cultural Arts:** Vasavya Nrutya Vihar dance school teaching Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, and folk dance for social education.

### 4. Gender Justice
- **Access to Justice:** Identifying and rescuing survivors of child trafficking, abuse, and child marriages (Access to Justice Phase 2).
- **Community Safety:** Mahila Mitra groups (AMMA project) in 21 police stations forming safety nets for women.
- **Shelter Services:** Sakti Sadan (Rescue Home), Priyadarshini Working Women's Hostel, and Family Counselling Centres.
- **Elderly Care:** BANDHAM Senior Citizen Home providing residential care for abandoned senior women.

### 5. Climate Resilience
- **Environment Awareness:** Education on global warming, plastic reduction, and sustainable living.
- **Clean Energy:** Solar power installations (46 KWP total) and solar irrigation for 250+ acres of tribal land.

## Governance & Legacy
Founded by Mrs. Chennupati Vidya, VMM is governed by a 4-member Executive Committee and a 40-member General Body of women professionals. 

- **VASAVYA Acronym:** VA (Vastavikata – Truth), SA (Sanghadrusti – Equality), VYA (Vyaktitvam – Bravery).
- **Legal Status:** Registered under Society Act (1875), FCRA (1985), 12A/80G, and NGO DARPAN.