Organization Vision
To create/facilitate an enabling environment in health, education, social and economic justices and rights & support for marginalized farmers/ meaningful environmental/natural existence and continuous development.
Organization Mission
To buildup empowerment support and upliftment of the distressed & deserted peoples of the Community especially children/ women for their sustainable development.
Our Initiatives
Skill Development Initiatives
Skill Development Initiatives
1. Agriculture
2. Handloom Weaving
3. Readymade Garments
4. Noodles making Training
5. Mushroom cultivation Training
6. Beauty wellness training
7. Incense stick and Phenyl Making
Linkages
Linkages
1. SHG linked for livelihood engagement and participation in community development / upliftment.
2. HSWS is linking SHGs with nationalized banks and promoting community engagement.
Environmental Initiative
Environmental Initiative
1. Forest Rights Act.
2. Disaster Management
3. Legal Awareness
4. Organic Farming
5. Others – Relief Support
Medical Mission
Medical Mission
1. Conducted Medical camp
2. Treatment and counseling, motivation and mobilization of high risked groups.
3. Nutrition and sanitation
About Us
We Hill Social Welfare Society, with 25 years of running of experience dedicated to empowering communities especially single women, small and marginalized farmers, youth through sustainable development initiatives. We are working at grassroot level with implementing program like skill development, livelihood support and others.
Affiliated with Nehru Yuwa Kendra an Autonomous Body Under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, Darjeeling. Affiliation Number is 0428 dated 10.12.2004 application No. 01 Memo No. Affn/NYK/Dj/05/06 dated 7th April 2005.
Certified by the Oriental Insurance Company Limited for participation on the Micro Insurance Agent’s Training, Session No. Micro- 2 from 17 th July- 20th July 2006 conducted by Regional Training Centre, Kolkata- 1.
Received NGO National Award based on the 3rd Category on 13th August ‘2013 on the contribution of community development work at Delhi organized by “The Resource Alliance”- India NGO Award
Registered Address
Sherpa Building
Primtam Road, PO/PS - Kalimpong
West Bengal - 734301.
Present Address
HSWS, Vocational Training Centre
Upper Cart Road, Opposite Fisheries
PO/PS - Kalimpong
West Bengal - 734301
Branch Office
HSWS, C/O :Mr.Roshan Rai
Himali Goan, Peshok Tea Garden
Lamahatta GP, RR Block
District Darjeeling - 734312.
| Sl. No | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | TDH |
| 2 | Smile foundation |
| 3 | GGF |
| 4 | DASRA |
| 5 | Smarth |
| 6 | PBSSD |
| 7 | Indian Instituted of Management |
| 8 | Belgium |
| 9 | Japan |
| 10 | AJWS |
| 11 | West Bengal Women Development Undertakings |
| 12 | Bread for the World |
| 13 | SHG and SE Govt. of West Bengal. |
Working Zone 1
Kalimpong I, Lava Block (Algarah) & Gorubathan of Kalimpong District and RR Block of Darjeeling district, basically comprising the rural and tea garden areas.
Working Zone 2
Lopchu, Peshok, Teesta valley & Tukdah Tea Garden under Rangli- Rangliot Block Darjeeling district and rural villages of Santook(Algarah) Kagay, Sakhyong(Pedong) at Kalimpong district and Sittong at Kurseong sub division under Darjeeling District. Mal Block & Metli Block in Jalpaiguri District.
Partner
1. Goonj
2. Donalkart and Amazon
3. Red cross Society
Projects and Schemes
Our organization has successfully implemented a range of impactful projects, including the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Programme, STI/HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control initiatives, Legal Aid and Advisory Services, Skill Development Training, and various other community-focused programs aimed at empowering the people in our operational areas.
RCH (Reproductive & Child Health) programme
The Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Programme, launched by the Government of India, aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality and improve reproductive health. It provides antenatal, postnatal, and family planning services, immunization, and nutrition support, especially targeting women and children in rural and underserved areas through integrated healthcare delivery.
Prevention & Control programme on STI/HIV/AIDS
The Prevention and Control Programme on STI/HIV/AIDS for Flying Sex Workers focuses on reducing infection risks through targeted outreach, awareness, regular health check-ups, STI treatment, condom promotion, and counseling. It ensures access to healthcare services, builds trust, and empowers sex workers with knowledge and resources to protect their health and rights.
Legal Advice Awareness campaign in Darjeeling Hills
The Legal Advice and Awareness Campaign in the Darjeeling Hills aims to empower marginalized communities by educating them on their legal rights and available remedies. Through legal aid camps, workshops, and community outreach, the program promotes access to justice, especially for women, workers, and vulnerable groups facing social or legal challenges.
Skill Development initiative schemes for women / girls
The Skill Development Initiative in Mongpoo, Darjeeling, focuses on empowering women, girls, and farmers through vocational training and livelihood schemes. It offers capacity-building in areas like handicrafts, organic farming, tailoring, and entrepreneurship, enabling participants to achieve economic self-reliance, enhance household income, and contribute to sustainable rural development in the region.
Handloom weaving Training program supported by Smile Foundation
The Handloom Weaving Training Program, supported by Smile Foundation, aims to preserve traditional skills while promoting sustainable livelihoods. Targeting women and youth, the program offers hands-on training in weaving techniques, design, and market linkage. It empowers participants with income-generating skills, fostering economic independence and cultural heritage in rural communities.
Some of Our Recent Activities and Initiatives
We are proud to share highlights from our recent programs and community outreach efforts. Our work spans across health, education, legal awareness, livelihood promotion, and social empowerment. We invite you to explore our initiatives and stay informed by regularly visiting our website.
We are not just environmentalists — we are Earth warriors, committed to protecting lives, livelihoods, and nature.
Hill Social Welfare Society
This organization is a women base organization working for the development of the women folk. This organization is running an information centre for the underprivileged &dropouts children, a DIC (Drop-in-centre) for the High Risk Community people, a centre for prevention, re-integration, restoration of women & child trafficking, a handloom weaving training centre/production existing with more than 100 nos. of women beneficiaries &316 nos. of Self Help Groups especially women from the rural belt. There are existing policies HR policy, Gender Policy, Financial Policy, harassment policy, safeguarding Policy & Child Protection policy. This organization has executive members consisting 7 women executives members. It was established formed in the year 2000-2001.
