Women's Organisation in Rural Development is a voluntary development organisation working for the upliftment of rural people especially women and children. It was started in the year 1985. WORD has got its statutory recognition in the year 1988. We spread our activities in all spheres and our 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 participation. We strongly believe in the strength of people especially women and children.

Legal Status

Ours 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 activities in Erode and Namakkal Districts of Tamilnadu, South India having its administrative office at Pallipalayam with a branch office at Namakkal and a field unit in Komarapalayam.

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 in its 19th year with great ecstasy and joy.