IIW supports:
Women affected by domestic violence, abandonment, financial hardship, and emotional trauma.
Children and young people aged 6–18 from low-income communities through educational support, mentoring, and safe community programmes.
Women entrepreneurs through skill-building, market access, and financial literacy initiatives.
Key programme areas include:
Safety & Legal Support: Free counselling, legal guidance, representation, and referrals.
Education & Literacy: Educational support for women and children.
Wellbeing & Confidence Building: Counselling, communication skills, and peer-support networks.
Economic Independence: Entrepreneurship support, vocational skills training, and micro-enterprise opportunities.
Impact Since 2016
Over the past decade, IIW has supported numerous charitable causes across the UK and India through fundraising, donations, awareness campaigns, volunteer initiatives, and community outreach.
Financial Contributions
IIW has directly donated, raised, or facilitated approximately:
£13,300+ in charitable donations and fundraising in the UK and internationally
₹4,70,000+ in direct financial support and donations in India
Additional support through medical equipment, food distribution, educational materials, clothing, livelihood assistance, volunteer services, and community programmes.
Major Contributions Include
COVID-19 Relief
£850 raised for PPE and care-home support.
£2,000 raised for India’s COVID-19 Second Wave relief.
£200 donated to migrant labour support initiatives.
₹25,000 worth of medical equipment donated to United Multispecialty Hospital, Mumbai.
₹50,000 donated to Aarambh NGO and Young Environmentalists Trust.
₹55,000 provided to families facing medical and financial crises.
Dry ration support distributed to 62 families.
Women & Children Support
£1,500 raised for Macmillan Cancer Support.
£1,200 raised for acid attack survivors through CHHANV Foundation.
£1,100 donated to Tea24 Disability Foundation.
£1,500 donated to establish an employability centre for differently abled individuals.
₹60,000 raised for families affected by the Kurar Village gas cylinder tragedy.
₹29,000 raised to cover hospital expenses for an accident survivor.
Multiple donations supporting orphanages, elderly homes, schools, shelters, and underprivileged children.
Disaster & Emergency Relief
£100 for Cyclone Amphan victims.
₹49,000 for Punjab and Mandi flood relief.
£370 for heatwave relief in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Support for refugees, stranded students, and vulnerable families in crisis situations.
Community Programmes and Awareness Campaigns
IIW regularly organises:
Domestic violence awareness campaigns.
Breast cancer awareness events and human chains.
Self-defence workshops for girls and women.
Environmental initiatives including beach clean-ups.
IIW She Inspires Awards to acknowledge ordinary Women
Women’s leadership awards through Pankho Ko Udne Do.
Support programmes for transgender communities.
Educational and mentoring programmes for children.
Cultural events promoting Indian heritage and community cohesion.
E-Utsav: Women Entrepreneurship Platform
IIW launched E-Utsav as a women-led e-commerce initiative to support women entrepreneurs impacted by the pandemic. The platform helps women market and sell products online, increase income opportunities, and move towards financial independence. Supported by a team of over 50 volunteers, E-Utsav embodies the vision of an Atma Nirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India).
Website: E-commerce Platform: E-Utsav.org
