AIWC

What AIWC does

AIWC (All India Women's Conference) is a non-profit, non-governmental women's welfare organization founded in 1927 and headquartered at Sarojini House, 6 Bhagwan Dass Road, New Delhi. The organization delivers programs in women's rights, education, health, climate action, and livelihood skills through a pan-India network of 100+ branches coordinated by 10 zonal offices, and serves end-beneficiaries including women, girls, children, and adolescents — particularly those from rural areas, disadvantaged backgrounds, and with disabilities. Its core product surface includes National Head Office Projects (Hostels, AIWC Vocational Institute, Short Stay Home, Textile Block Printing, Herbal Garden, Solar Hut), the IGNOU Study Centre 0740D for distance education, the Margaret Cousins Memorial (MCM) Library with approximately 12,000 volumes specializing in Women's Studies, and the quarterly Roshni journal published since 1938.

The underlying technology footprint is modest and oriented around institutional administration rather than digital product. The MCM Library was automated in 2012 using KOHA Library Management Software (an open-source system with barcode, OPAC, and circulation modules), and the organization maintains a static informational website (aiwc.org.in) supplemented by Facebook and YouTube for content distribution. No API, mobile application, or proprietary platform is offered.

AIWC's revenue mechanics are diversified across three streams: membership contributions from individuals and branches, government grants (notably Ministry of Culture grants in 2012-2013 and 2014-2015 for archival preservation), and donations from individuals and organizations. As a non-profit, programs are delivered on a charitable basis without disclosed pricing. The go-to-market motion is community-led and membership-driven, with zonal organizers and volunteer branches executing program delivery. AIWC's international positioning is anchored by consultative status with UN ECOSOC, Observer Status with UNFCCC, and affiliations with IAW, PPSEAWA, INFORSE, GWP, and WREN.

Name

AIWC

Legal name

All India Women's Conference

Website

https://aiwc.org.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AIWC (All India Women's Conference), founded in 1927 and headquartered in New Delhi, is a non-profit women's welfare organization that delivers education, health, climate-action, and livelihood programs to women, girls, and children across India through 100+ branches and 10 zonal offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Short-Term Student Housing (Summer/Intensive Programs) (EDAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) & Resource Sharing Operations (EDAEAGAK)

Keywords

• Women's welfare programs
• Vocational training services
• Women's education programs
• Community health services
• Social welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Contributions: Revenue from membership fees and contributions from individual members and branch organizations across India.
2. Government Grants: Grants received from Government of India, particularly for preservation projects like the Ministry of Culture grants in 2012-2013 and 2014-2015.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Funding support from individuals and organizations for various social programs and initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AIWC delivers a portfolio of women's welfare services through national head office projects including hostels, the AIWC Vocational Institute (AVI), Short Stay Home, textile block printing training, herbal garden, and solar hut initiatives. The organization also runs an IGNOU Study Centre for distance education, maintains the Margaret Cousins Memorial Library specializing in Women's Studies (12,000+ volumes), and publishes the quarterly Roshni Journal on women's issues. These services are delivered free or at subsidized cost through 100+ branches across India, supported by donations, membership contributions, and government grants.

Product overview

AIWC (All India Women's Conference) operates as a comprehensive women's welfare organization offering a multi-faceted portfolio of social services, educational programs, and advocacy initiatives. The core offerings include National Head Office Projects such as Hostels, AIWC Vocational Institute (AVI), Short Stay Home, Textile Block Printing, Herbal Garden, and Solar Hut. The organization runs an IGNOU Study Centre for distance education and maintains the Margaret Cousins Memorial (MCM) Library with 12,000+ volumes specializing in Women's Studies. Additional programs include skill development initiatives like Udaan, health campaigns such as Anemia Free Society, and the quarterly Roshni Journal published since 1938. These services are delivered through a network of 100+ branches across India's 10 zonal regions, with international engagement on climate justice and SDG monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MCM Library: Margaret Cousins Memorial Library - a specialized library on Women's Studies established in 1956
• AIWC Vocational Institution (AVI)
• Roshni
• Udaan
• IGNOU Study Centre (0740D)

Products and services

• Hostels Residential facilities for women and children under AIWC's National Head Office Projects, providing safe accommodation and support services.
• AIWC Vocational Institute (AVI) Vocational training institute offering skill development programs for women's empowerment and economic independence.
• Short Stay Home Temporary shelter services for women in distress, providing protection and support during crisis situations.
• Textile Block Printing Traditional textile craft training program preserving heritage techniques while providing employment opportunities for women.
• Herbal Garden Herbal cultivation project promoting sustainable practices and traditional medicine knowledge.
• Solar Hut Renewable energy initiative promoting solar power adoption for environmental sustainability.
• Udaan Skill training project for underprivileged girls, helping them gain employable skills and live with dignity. Enrolled through AIWC Kakinada centre and supported by AIWC Head Office.
• IGNOU Study Centre (0740D) Special study centre offering distance education courses including BCA, MCA, CIT, BSW, MSW, B.Com, and B.A through Indira Gandhi National Open University, with classes held on weekends.
• Margaret Cousins Memorial (MCM) Library Specialized library established in 1956, specializing in Women's Studies since 1981. Houses approximately 12,000 volumes covering Gender Studies, Social Sciences, History, Literature, and the Arts. Offers reading room facilities, internet access, reference services, and OPAC.
• Roshni Journal Quarterly journal devoted to articles on women's issues and activity reports from AIWC branches. Available as PDF archives from 2018 to 2025.
• AIWC Part Time Dispensary Healthcare facility providing medical services to women and communities through branch dispensaries.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law & Development (APWLD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2015APWLD supported AIWC's two-day consultation workshop on Post-2015 Development Agenda held July 21-22, 2015 in New Delhi. The workshop was part of efforts to influence national deliberations on sustainable development goals.
• United Nations ECOSOCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIWC holds consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, enabling participation in international policy discussions on women's issues and sustainable development.
• International Alliance for Women (IAW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIWC is affiliated with IAW, a global network of women's organizations working for gender equality and women's rights.
• Pan Pacific South East Asian Women's Association (PPSEAWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIWC is a member of PPSEAWA, a regional women's organization covering the Asia-Pacific region.
• International Network for Sustainable Energy (INFORSE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIWC participates in INFORSE, a network focused on sustainable energy solutions with a gender perspective.
• Global Water Partnership (GWP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIWC collaborates with GWP on water resource management with gender integration.
• World Renewable Energy Network (WREN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIWC works with WREN on renewable energy and climate justice initiatives.
• UNFCCCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIWC holds Observer Status with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, participating in climate negotiations and advocacy.
• Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIWC runs IGNOU Study Centres (0740D) offering distance education courses including BCA, MCA, BSW, MSW, B.Com, B.A, and CIT. Classes are held on weekends.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Alliance of Women (IAW): AIWC is a member of IAW, a global alliance of women's rights organizations. IAW operates as a comparable umbrella/membership body advocating for gender equality across multiple countries, sharing AIWC's consultative advocacy model and women-rights mission.
• Deepalaya: Delhi-headquartered Indian NGO operating programs in education, health, and livelihood for underprivileged communities. Comparable as a multi-program Indian social-services NGO with strong national-headquarters-based operations.
• Pratham: One of India's largest NGOs, focused on education and vocational skills. Comparable as a large-scale Indian NGO with extensive program portfolio, donor-funded model, and multi-state branch presence.
• Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA): India's largest women-focused workers' organization, also founded in the 20th century with a grassroots membership model. SEWA and AIWC share the Indian women's empowerment mandate, branch-based delivery, and focus on economic independence — SEWA through labor rights and AIWC through vocational training.
• Child in Need Institute (CINI): Indian NGO focused on child and women's health, nutrition, education, and protection across West Bengal and other states. Comparable program mix (health, education, livelihood) and grassroots delivery model to AIWC's branch-based programs.
• HelpAge India: Major Indian NGO operating with a branch network and donor/membership-driven model, serving vulnerable populations through health and welfare programs. Comparable as a long-established, large Indian social-services NGO.
• Swayam Shikshan Prayog: Indian NGO focused on women's economic empowerment, health, and climate resilience across rural Maharashtra and other states. Operates a similar grassroots branch model and livelihoods-plus-health-plus-climate program portfolio as AIWC.
• Pan Pacific South East Asian Women's Association (PPSEAWA): AIWC is an affiliated member of PPSEAWA, a regional women's rights organization across Asia-Pacific. PPSEAWA shares AIWC's consultative advocacy function and women-focused international network model.

Broad incumbents

• UN Women: United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment. Comparable in mission and consultative function, but operates globally and at intergovernmental scale rather than as an Indian grassroots NGO.
• National Commission for Women (India): Statutory body of the Indian government for women's rights and welfare. Broader than AIWC in policy mandate and government reach, but addresses overlapping issues of women's rights, health, and economic participation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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