Mahila Vikas Kendra

About Us

Mahila Vikas Kendra (MVK) is a non-governmental organization founded in 1994 by Mrs. Hiratai Kamble with the vision of building a society where women, children, and disadvantaged groups live with dignity, safety, and independence.

For over three decades, MVK has worked for the overall development of women—promoting equality, education, and self-reliance across Maharashtra. We believe that every woman deserves a voice, every child deserves protection, and every person deserves the opportunity to live free from violence and discrimination.

MVK primarily operates a Family Counselling Centre, supported by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra. The centre’s mission is to ensure the safety and advancement of women through preventive and remedial support. It provides a range of services including: Legal counselling and assistance,Educational and career guidance and Psychosocial and emotional support.Women are encouraged to express their concerns in a safe, confidential, and empathetic environment, where each case is addressed with professionalism and care. Beyond individual counselling, MVK organizes village-level outreach programs and community workshops to promote: Gender equality and women’s rights, Domestic violence prevention, Health, hygiene, and family planning, Life skills and financial independence.

Through these community-based initiatives, Mahila Vikas Kendra continues to foster safer and more supportive family environments across rural and urban areas of Maharashtra.

OUR INTERVENTIONS

we are committed to empowering women, children, and marginalized communities through holistic development programs. Our services are designed to promote equality, education, and self-reliance across Maharashtra.

Women Empowerment Initiatives

Skill training and entrepreneurship guidance through Self Help Groups.
Awareness campaigns on domestic violence, health, and hygiene.Mahila Vikas Kendra (MVK) is committed to empowering women by promoting self-reliance and financial independence.
Under our Women Empowerment Initiative, we organize skill development and livelihood training programs for Self Help Group (SHG) members, tribal women, young girls, and even men from marginalized communities.

Family Counseling & Legal Aid

We focus primarily on reuniting families through proper counseling and communication.In addition to emotional support, we also provide free legal counseling to women, helping them understand their rights and available legal remedies.Our goal is to help couples overcome disputes peacefully and build a safe, respectful, and harmonious family environment

Education & Literacy Programs

Mahila Vikas Kendra (MVK) strongly believes that education is the foundation for empowerment and social change. Through our Education and Literacy Program, we organize awareness campaigns and learning activities in communities, especially in tribal and underprivileged areas.Our team works to motivate young boys and girls who have dropped out of school to continue their education

Health and Mental Well-being

Our organization conducts health awareness camps, nutritional guidance sessions, and medical check-ups to promote physical well-being among women and children. We also focus on menstrual hygiene awareness and maternal health support Conducting regular health check-up camps for women in rural and tribal areas. Awareness sessions on menstrual hygiene, reproductive health, and nutrition.Promoting safe motherhood and preventive healthcare practices

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Empowering women and communities.

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