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Women's Emancipation and Development Trust (WED Trust) was established with the aim of promoting women's empowerment and gender equity; and prevention of violence against women.

WED Trust achieves its objectives through a range of activities. Their outreach activities include:

• Women Empowerment: WED Trust organised three training programmes for active participation of women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) on the ways & means of spirulina growing, micro credit management & developing entrepreneurial skills. Around 170 women participated in this training in FY14.
• Skill Development Education Centres: To develop the mental & physical health of 450 rural children, the organisation has started 10 skill development centres across 10 villages.
• Family Counselling and Legal Aid Centre: The Centre resolves issues related to family counselling.
• Elderly Welfare Support: Support was provided through health camps to 50 senior citizens by providing them with a general medical check-up and medicines.
• Ecosan Toilets: These toilets help in controlling water wastage. They are well suited for use in drought prone areas. WED Trust imparted hygiene awareness to 100 people in 12 villages.