The initiation of social work at Madugula goes back to 1986 starting with mother and children’s care, immunization and care of T.B patients. Soon the work shifted to women empowerment programmes initiating SHG groups and then in hand with “Balavikasa” an organization from Warangal. This helped the women to be self reliant and financially responsible persons in the family.
It didn’t take long time for the women to be independent and begin with its own society registering itself as St. Ann’s Navajeevan Sravnthy Mahila Sangam in the year 2010. Presently it holds 1600 women with 150 SHG groups.
The
centre moved into various other activities involving all categories of people. The
programmes include skill trainings, educational prgrammes, drinking water
facility, legal aid and organic farming etc..
Activities and impacts made
Women Empowerment: The centre
right now works with 1600 women in 150 SHG groups. The women groups is registered under society’s
act and now for its better functioning is registered under MACS society.
Impacts made:
Financial Reliability: The women have become a strong pillar of the family’s financial support. Every month an average of 20 to 25 lakhs rupees are rotated as loan by women in turn for the use of their various needs like investing on to building their own houses, education of children, medical expenses, marriages, agricultural needs, entrepreneurship etc…
Helping the needy:
As women groups and their numbers increased they helped in education of orphans and children of single parents helping many of the old people & widows to get their pensions, digging bore wells etc… in the past. Present time too, they reach out to the needy people around them rending help personally, in group and as society to more than 150 families every year. This includes old and sick persons in their villages.
Social Action: The women have
come forward more than 10 times in the past to protest against injustices
happen to people around them and in the society at large. (, child marriage, women exploitation, belt
shops, , Manipur issues, etc..)
Social awareness Campaigns Plastic awareness, child marriage green environment, education of girls
Collective response to crisis situations;
The
women dare to come forward collectively respond to the crisis situations in the
society. Some of those events where women responded with a noble attitude are;
victims of Hudhud, Cyclone in Kerala, Corona Victims etc...
Tailoring programmes: The centre
has trained 1040 young persons in tailoring skill and presently 10 t0 15
students are being trained every month. Most of those trained are either
running their own tailoring centers or doing their own purposes.
Computer Education: Up to the year 2025 the centre has educated more than 1000 students in computer education and Type writing. Presently 15 students are pursuing their computer education.
English Coaching;
From
the year 2011, between 30 to 40 students benefitted in learning English and g communication
skills by attending the English coaching classes
Support to Physically Challenge: The centre has taken special attention to help the physically challenged. More than 200 persons were helped in the past with awareness programmes, educational support, self employment, farming support etc.. More than 20 persons are still helped with provisions till date.
Youth
Empowerment Initiatives in Rural Communities
Annually, youth from neighboring
villages are convened for motivational sessions. These initiatives have
significantly contributed to the cultivation of responsible individuals,
strengthened family bonds, and enhanced societal well-being. .
Since 2024, there has been a
concerted effort to establish and nurture youth groups within these villages. Currently,
over 150 young individuals are in contact and more regular programs are designed
for them to be innovative, engaging, and impactful. These programs not only
focus on skill development and leadership but also emphasize the importance of
community service and collective progress and help the youth to be more vibrant
and catalysts for the positive change.
Support to cancer patients & HIV Aids
patients. Ten to 20 patients had been helped with moral support
and provisions.
Legal & Para Legal services: With
the help of sister in-charge the trained women leaders come forward to deal
with the issues of families and individuals and settle theirs issues as far as
possible. More than 10 families settled well and are now living together
happily.
Drinking water facility; As in the past there were no good drinking water available in the area the centre put up a water plant and provided safe drinking water to a great number of people in the village. Of late other plants are available in the area.
Collaborative
Educational Initiatives with Government Schools
In addition to establishing study
centers in rural villages, our team actively engages with nearby government
schools to support and motivate students. Regular visits are conducted to
interact with children, offering motivational sessions that incorporate
interactive elements such as games and music to make learning enjoyable.
To date, our efforts have reached 16
government schools, providing encouragement and fostering a positive attitude
towards education among students. The primary objective of this initiative is
to inspire underprivileged children to remain committed to their studies and to
instill strong moral values that will guide them toward becoming responsible
and impactful individuals in society.
Future plans
Promotion of Organic Farming for
Sustainable Agriculture
In addition to its core activities, the society is committed to empowering local communities through the SHG women, by addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. A key focus is encouraging farmers in the region to adopt organic farming methods, aiming to rejuvenate soil health and produce nutritious, chemical-free crops.
Through this approach, the society
aspires to cultivate a generation of farmers who are not only stewards of the
land but also active participants in building a sustainable and resilient
agricultural future.