Women's Organisation in Rural Development (WORD) is a voluntary development organisation (NGO) working for the upliftment of rural people especially women and children. WORD was incepted in the year 1985. WORD has got its statutory recognition in the year 1988. WORD spreads its activities in all spheres and its integrated approach helps the over all development of women, children and the society. All the programmes of WORD are people's programme and with their fullest participation at every stages. We at WORD strongly believe in the strength of people especially women and children.

Legal Status

WORD is a registered one as a non-profit organisation under the Indian Trust Act of 1882. WORD is an approved charity recognized by the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) of 1976. WORD is also registered under 12 AA and 80-G of the Indian Income Tax Act of 1961.

Geographical Area of work

WORD focuses its current activities primarily in Namakkal district and partially in Salem and Erode Districts of Tamilnadu, South India having its administrative office at Pallipalayam with a branch office at Namakkal.

Under the dynamic leadership and guidance by Mrs. M. Renida Sarala, Director with the motivated staff strength of 85, WORD is proudly dedicated for the social cause and marching ahead in its tireless work with rejuvenated spirit in its 21st year with great ecstasy and joy.