Women Empowerment

Empowering Women Since 1972

Providing education, skill training, and livelihood support to help women become financially independent and live with dignity.

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Children Education

Transforming Lives Through Education

Supporting children with quality education, shelter, and healthcare to build a brighter future for vulnerable communities.

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Community Support

Building Stronger Communities

Strengthening communities through awareness, self-help groups, and collective action for sustainable development.

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Family Support

Providing Safe Spaces & Support

Offering counselling, rehabilitation, and safe shelters to families in need across North India.

About Us

The Guild is one of India’s pioneering non-profit voluntary organizations dedicated to social welfare and community development. Founded in Delhi, it has been working for decades to improve the lives of women, children, and vulnerable communities, focusing on women’s empowerment, children’s education, family counselling, and community support across North India.

Our Vision

Our Vision

To create a just equal, and compassionate society where women and children live with dignity, security, and opportunity.

Our Mission

Our Mission

  • Empower women through education, skill training, and livelihood support.
  • Provide safe spaces, counselling, and rehabilitation to families in need.
  • Support children with education, shelter, and healthcare.
  • Strengthen communities through awareness, self-help groups, and collective action.

Our History

The Guild, founded in 1972, is a national NGO in India focused on women's empowerment, education, and rehabilitating disadvantaged groups like widows. Currently led by Ms. Meera Khanna, who serves as its President, it runs educational programs, shelters, and skill development centers, and holds consultative status with the UN. Over the years, the Guild extended its work to Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, addressing unique challenges in each region, especially for underprivileged women and children.

Our History

Videos

The Guild Video is about Voices of Change captures stories of resilience, dignity, and empowerment—one step at a time, one life at a time..

Where We Work

Our Programs Span Across Multiple States in North India, Reaching Thousands of Beneficiaries Each Year.

Delhi

Delhi (New Delhi & Other Areas)

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

Rajasthan

Rajasthan

Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir

Our Programs

We run comprehensive programs addressing education, empowerment, healthcare, and community development.

Education for Children

Education for Children

Free learning centres, basic schooling, scholarships
Women's Empowerment

Women's Empowerment

Vocational training, microfinance/self-help groups, awareness drives.

Family Counselling & Legal Aid

Family Counselling & Legal Aid

Support for women and families in distress.
Shelter & Rehabilitation

Shelter & Rehabilitation

Hostels for working women, shelters for widows and conflict-affected women.

Community Development

Community Development

Health awareness, nutrition programs, collective action groups, Legal Awareness.

Group Marriage Ceremonies

Group Marriage Ceremonies

The Guild organizes group marriage ceremonies to support needy couples, promote social harmony, and reduce the expenses of traditional weddings — strengthening community values and togetherness.

Arogya Clinic

Arogya Clinic

Provides accessible healthcare services and promotes health awareness among women and children in rural and underserved communities.

Advocacy and Policy inputs

Advocacy and Policy inputs

Engaging with policymakers to promote gender-sensitive policies and ensure the rights of women are upheld.

Impact Stories

Real stories of transformation and hope from the communities we serve.

Sunita's Journey to Independence

Story of a widow in Vrindavan who found a home at Ma-Dham.

"The Guild gave me hope when I had none. They taught me skills and gave me confidence to stand on my own feet."

Empowering Kashmir's Women

A Kashmiri girl from Srinagar who continued her studies with Guild’s support.

"This program has changed our lives. We can now contribute to our family income while working from home."

Women Empowerment Success Stories

Women from Sawai Madhopur who started small businesses after vocational training.

"Women from Sawai Madhopur who started small businesses after receiving vocational training, gaining skills, confidence, and financial independence."

Our Leadership

Dedicated leaders, trustees, and advisors committed to social change and community empowerment.

Board of Trustees

  • Ms.Meera Khanna
  • Ms. Manali Singhal
  • Mr. Sadiq Ahmad Jilani Syed
  • Mr. Mathew Cherian
  • Ms. Jigyasa Giri
  • Lakshmi Venkataraman Venkatesan

Executive Committee

  • President: Ms. Meera Khanna
  • Patron: Dr. Padma Seth
  • Patron: Dr. Syeda Hameed
  • Corporate Communication: Frenny Billimoria
  • Vice Presidents: Aruna Dalmia, Dr. Malashri Lal
  • General Secretary: Iffat Hoda, Nivedita Das
  • Joint Secretary: Sneh Thadani
  • Treasurer: Naz Mahmood, Vasantha Raman

Project Leadership

    Delhi, Najafgarh Member Incharge : Latha Nair

  • Sannidhi Primary School
  • Nursing Assistant Course

    • Rajasthan, Sawai Madhopur Member Incharge : Dr. Malashri Lal

  • Sannidhi Primary School
  • Sannidhi Vocational Training
  • Adult Literacy
  • Garments Production
  • Organic Farming
  • Beauty Culture and Wellness Course
  • Family Counselling Center

    • Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, Vrindavan Member Incharge : Nivedita Das

  • MaDham Primary School
  • Sannidhi Vocational Training
  • Beauty Culture and Wellness Course
  • Arogya Clinic
  • MaDham Shelter home
  • Garments Production
  • Family Counselling Center

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Join us in our mission to create a more equitable and compassionate society.

Address

C-25, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi 110016

Contact

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91-11 41013416, +91-11 41013417

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