VOC Rural Development Centre
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Mission Statement
Engendering a new social order through our interventions and development programs, which would instigate every individual, especially women and children, to live their life exuberantly to its fullest.
About This Cause
VOC Rural Development Centre (VOCRDC) is a women-led and women-focused non-governmental organization based in Tamil Nadu, India. Our vision is to create a society where disadvantaged women and children can experience freedom, rights, equity, equality, social justice, education, health, and prosperity. Our mission is to bring about a new social order through our interventions and development programs that empower every individual, especially women and children, to live life to its fullest. At VOCRDC, our philosophy centers on protecting women's rights as human rights, advocating against violence and exploitation, and promoting a comprehensive, rights-based approach to health services. Additionally, we are committed to enhancing awareness about climate change, supporting alternative energy research, protecting the environment, encouraging sustainable trade and consumption, and promoting more equal and sustainable lifestyles. Our core values include knowledge creation, social change, sustainable life and livelihood with economic stability, and participation and empowerment. History: VOC RURAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (VOCRDC) was founded in 1996 by Mr. R.S. Ramasamy, a graduate with a deep-rooted commitment to women's and children's development. Witnessing the violence and harassment faced by women and the prevalence of infanticide, Mr. Ramasamy dedicated himself to their upliftment. Supported by like-minded individuals, VOCRDC was registered as a legal entity under the Tamilnadu Societies Registration Act in 1996. Mrs. S. Latha was democratically elected as the President, leading the organization's work towards the holistic development of socially and economically oppressed women and children, including Dalit bonded women laborers, scavenging women, and more in Madurai District, Tamilnadu. Areas of Thrust: Women's Rights: VOCRDC strives to protect and promote women's rights, advocating for gender equality and challenging discrimination and violence against women. Women's Freedom: We work towards ensuring women's freedom from gender-based violence and exploitation, creating safe spaces for survivors and empowering women to exercise their rights. Women's Education: VOCRDC focuses on enhancing access to quality education for marginalized women and girls through scholarships, after-school support, and life skills training. Women's Development: We foster women's economic and social development by providing skill-building initiatives and entrepreneurship support. Child Rights: VOCRDC advocates for the rights of children, with a focus on protecting their well-being and promoting their access to education and development opportunities. Child Freedom: We strive to ensure that children are free from exploitation and child labor and have access to a safe and nurturing environment. Child Education: VOCRDC emphasizes the importance of education for children, providing support to prevent dropouts and create a conducive learning environment. Child Development: We work towards the overall development of children, ensuring their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Water and Sanitation: VOCRDC promotes safe water and sanitation practices in government schools and rural communities. Nature Restoration: We undertake environmental awareness campaigns, afforestation programs, and sustainable farming and agriculture initiatives. Strategic Programs: Education: VOCRDC focuses on Dalit children's education empowerment, mothers' skill development, emancipation of child labor, crèche programs, and rural children's library programs. Health: Our programs include reproductive child health education and training, safe water and sanitation facilities in schools, total rural sanitation campaigns, and peer HIV/AIDS education. SHGs, Federations, and Microfinance: We empower Dalit women through self-help groups, providing credit access and savings opportunities. Disabled Empowerment and Support: VOCRDC offers support and services to empower disabled individuals, including economic opportunities and mobility aids. Environment: Our initiatives involve environment awareness programs, afforestation projects, and coastal eco-development programs. Sustainable Agriculture Training: We promote sustainable agricultural practices and watershed management among farmers. Skill Accomplishments and Employability: VOCRDC provides skill training and employment opportunities for disadvantaged women and adolescents. Safe Shelter and Low-Cost Housing: We work towards providing low-cost housing to disadvantaged families. Legal Education and Aid: VOCRDC conducts human rights education and provides legal aid to affected women, empowering them as activists for social change. Awards and Recognition: VOC RDC has received recognition and awards for its seamless service in the areas of rights, education, empowerment, and health for deprived women and children. Through partnerships and grassroots efforts, we have made significant strides in empowering women, supporting child development, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and conserving the environment. Our track record reflects the positive impact of our programs, including rescuing child laborers, liberating bonded labor families, empowering rural poor women through self-help groups, and promoting education and skill-building initiatives. Through the dedicated efforts of our team and the support of our partners, we continue to create lasting change in the lives of women and children in Tamil Nadu.