About Us
Half a century of empowering women and uplifting society
Founded in 1973, the Women’s India Association (WIA) is a pioneering collective dedicated to social work, charity, and women’s empowerment.
FEATURED AND RECOGNIZED IN LEADING MEDIA
Our Story
An legacy of social work
The Women’s India Association (WIA) was founded in 1973 by a few women who were interested in social work. Our primary purpose is to encourage women, mostly homemakers, to be active in social work and do good for society in whatever way they could.
To sustain this vision, the Padmasree Kalyana Mandapam was set up as a means of livelihood for the association. The revenue generated from donations and the hall directly funds our ongoing activities focused on charity and women empowerment.
Our impact
A footprint of meaningful charity
The Association has been deeply involved in activities to encourage women’s education, alongside financially supporting the destitute, elderly, and children. Above all, we encourage women to step forward and work together as a team to create a stronger community.
Our Work
Guiding initiatives of our mission
A historic venue in Kozhikode
Padmasree Kalyana Mandapam at Tali is the first ever wedding hall in Kozhikode and the first one in the country fully owned by women. Built in the same year the WIA was founded, the hall is celebrating its golden jubilee alongside the association, representing a multi-dimensional milestone of self-reliance and community service.