Sanitary Pads distributed
Survivors of gender-based violence & bonded labour trained in vocational skills
Survivors of gender-based violence supported
Trafficked children rescued & rehabilitated
Senior Citizens supported
Cervical Cancer Vaccinations
Sewing Machines to HIV+ Women
Advancing Gender Equality & Women's Empowerment
Throughout history, women have faced discrimination, taboos, inequality, and apathy. Recent years have seen a remarkable shift — women boldly overcoming these obstacles to become change-makers and leaders, powered by greater access to education, vocational courses, and skilling and income-generation programmes
As a women empowerment NGO in India, we’ve placed women’s empowerment at the heart of our work for over 25 years, believing that empowering a single woman empowers an entire community — and the next generation too.
We believe that equal access to education, skills development, economic opportunities, and leadership roles is essential for creating inclusive communities and supporting long-term social progress.
Our work focuses on empowering rural women, improving access to education, enhancing employability, and supporting women from underserved and vulnerable communities — including nutritional support for pregnant mothers and women from weaker sections, such as HIV+ mothers and sex workers, including rehabilitation.
Education & Livelihood
We support scholarships, vocational training, employability programmes, and entrepreneurship opportunities that help women build sustainable livelihoods, with direct access to livelihood opportunities through placement assistance and skilling support for youth. These efforts help strengthen financial independence, increase workforce participation, and improve access to opportunities that enable women to make informed decisions about their futures.
Our commitment to reducing inequality and increasing dignity extends beyond women alone — to senior citizens, transgender individuals, differently abled persons, orphans, and other vulnerable communities, through targeted welfare and development programmes.
Beyond emergency support, the programme demonstrated how collaborative action between communities, local enterprises, and civil society can strengthen resilience during times of crisis and contribute to sustainable recovery.
Our work contributes to advancing gender equality initiatives, increasing economic participation, and promoting women’s leadership — building more inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
The Scope of Our Impact
Women Upliftment
We are committed to empowering women across age groups at every given opportunity. Our range of projects spans from providing scholarships to girl students and sanitary napkins to adolescents to supporting young women, especially widows, with livelihood skills and facilities, and running an adult literacy class for geriatric women who can no longer rely on their ageing fingerprints for government verification requirements.
Women Entrepreneurship
We organise skill development courses for rural women in vocations ranging from beekeeping, sheep rearing, dairy farming, betel nut cultivation, soya milk production, vermiculture, organic farming, spice cultivation, marketing and pricing of agricultural produce, radiology, computer operation, plumbing, sewing, and making umbrellas, brooms and handicrafts. We also teach soft skills to assist their entrepreneurial endeavours and link them to mainstream markets to further empower their business ventures.
Institutional Support
We provide shelter to tribal students, orphans and women in vulnerable situations by setting up homes and hostels, old age homes, daycare centres, clean water, and benches for places of pilgrimage. We extend our support to these, and other such organisations, with monthly groceries and infrastructural facilities. We are partnered with Connecting Trust, an NGO dedicated to suicide prevention and providing emotional support to suicide survivors and their family members to spread awareness on the topics of emotional distress.
Reducing Inequalities
Domestic violence, bonded labour, trafficking and abandonment of the elderly are raging issues that need to be addressed at many levels to bring about real, attitudinal change in society. Our efforts extend to rescuing and rehabilitating women and children who have been victims of gender-based violence, trafficking and bonded labour, providing them with a safe haven and the necessary support to rebuild their lives.
Transgender Support
The transgender community faces discrimination in various aspects of life. From limited work opportunities to social exclusion, they often struggle to find avenues that can enhance their emotional and financial well-being. Recognising this, we support the transgender community with scholarships for higher education, monthly groceries and vocational skilling to enable them to overcome barriers and thrive with dignity and equality.
Our Focus Areas
Institutional Support
Finolex Industries Limited and Mukul Madhav Foundation continuing their support for women and youth-led entrepreneurship in Kendrapara District, Odisha, by strengthening 78 livelihood models, forming 10 women’s collectives with 265 members, linking 733 individuals to government schemes, and enabling 102 youth with employable skills, while expanding in Phase 3 to 15 villages to strengthen 88 livelihood models, create 40 grassroots leaders, form 5 new collectives, support 15 vulnerable women, and enhance employability for 30 youth, driving sustainable income generation and long-term community self-reliance.
Volunteers from Finolex and MMF providing support during the Pandharpur Wari Palkhi pilgrimage in Maharashtra. The initiative included setting up medical camps, distributing approximately 2 lakh waterproof bags to protect personal belongings, and establishing three resting shelters along the route for pilgrims to rest and refresh.
Mukul Madhav Foundation and Connecting Trust signed the agreement renewal for the "Timely Availability & Preventive Work for Survivors of Suicide" program. This collaboration spreads awareness of suicide prevention and provides support to survivors, addressing the increasing emotional and psycho-social challenges in communities. The signing ceremony was attended by Miss Sukhada Khisti, CEO of Connecting Trust, along with the staff members of Connecting Trust and MMF team members.
We donated 50 RCC benches to Shri Saibaba Sansthan, Shirdi
Supporting participants of the skilling session in beekeeping at Palghar with a start-up kit
Physiotherapy sessions for the elderly at Anandi Anusuya Home in Golap Village, Ratnagiri
Children entertain senior citizens at Abhalmaya Old Age Home in Pune
Transgender Support
Grocery kits distributed to the transgender community in Peth Area, Pune
Grocery support to the transgender community in Pune during the pandemic
A transgender person receives a grocery kit during the pandemic at Shivaji Nagar, Pune
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Mukul Madhav Foundation one of the leading NGOs for women’s rights in India?
Mukul Madhav Foundation is recognized among the leading NGOs for women’s rights in India for its focused, on-ground interventions in women’s safety, rehabilitation, and economic empowerment. Through initiatives such as women rescue and rehabilitation, skill development, and alternate livelihood programs, the foundation supports women from vulnerable and underserved communities in rebuilding independent and dignified lives. Its transparent approach and strong grassroots partnerships further strengthen its impact in advancing gender equality in India.
How does Mukul Madhav Foundation empower women through its programs?
As a leading women empowerment NGO in India, mmf delivers skill development, vocational training, healthcare awareness, and education support tailored to local needs. Programs include livelihood training, women’s health education, and access to essentials, enabling financial independence and social inclusion. These initiatives strengthen mmf’s role as a reliable NGO for women empowerment and women empowerment organization in India.
Why should I support Mukul Madhav Foundation as an NGO for women empowerment?
Mukul Madhav Foundation is a trusted NGO for women and a nationally active women empowerment NGO headquartered in Pune. mmf’s gender-focused initiatives support girls’ education, women’s vocational training, menstrual health awareness, and dignity-based aid across India. By collaborating with multiple NGOs for women empowerment and advancing gender equality, mmf ensures sustainable, long-term impact for women and girls.
