Who Are We?
Mahalaxmi Mahila Mandal is a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) established in the year 2005–06 under the Government of Karnataka. Headquartered in the Belgaum district of Karnataka, India,the organization was founded with a strong commitment to improving the lives of women from economically and socially disadvantaged communities.Since its inception, Mahalaxmi Mahila Mandal has been at the forefront of women’s empowerment through skill development, education, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. The organization adopts a rights-based, community-driven approach to foster dignity, economic independence, and self-confidence among women and adolescent girls.
Our Objectives
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SkillUp
Vocational training and skill development programs designed to help women and girls gain practical abilities, workplace readiness, and confidence to pursue sustainable careers.
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Livelihood
Entrepreneurship and income-generation support, connecting women to job opportunities, markets, and financial literacy so they can build independent and stable livelihoods.
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LeadHer
Leadership, awareness, and community empowerment initiatives that promote decision-making roles, improve health & hygiene awareness, and strengthen community support systems.
Our Focus Areas
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Vocational Training & Livelihoods – Tailoring, garment production, carpentry, floral artistry, and more.
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Health & Hygiene Awareness – Promoting well-being and preventive health care.
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Financial Literacy – Helping women manage resources and run small businesses.
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Leadership & Participation – Encouraging women to be active decision-makers.
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For us, empowerment is not just a program — it is a movement. Each woman we support becomes a changemaker, influencing her family, neighbors, and society at large
Our Approach
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Holistic Empowerment – We focus on more than just skills—covering education, health, leadership, awareness, and financial independence.
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Rights-Based Perspective – Every program is grounded in the principle that women deserve equality, dignity, and justice.
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Capacity Building – Training goes beyond technical skills to include confidence-building, leadership, and decision-making abilities.
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Innovation in Training – We adopt modern methods such as digital tools, interactive workshops, and hands-on learning to make programs effective.
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Inclusive Development – While our focus is women and girls, our programs also engage families and communities to ensure holistic social progress.
Organiztional Governance
Leadership. Integrity. Experience.
This is your Governance section, where we highlight the seven dedicated women who guide Mahalaxmi Mahila Mandal with clarity and purpose. Their diverse backgrounds in social work, education, and community development shape our strategic direction and strengthen our impact. Together, their leadership, integrity, and experience ensure that every initiative is driven by compassion and accountability.
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Future Goals
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Digital Empowerment – Introduce computer literacy, online safety, and digital marketing training to help women adapt to the modern workforce.
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Expansion of Skill Training – Reach more villages in Belagavi and neighboring districts with tailoring, carpentry, food processing, and handicraft training.
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Health & Nutrition Programs – Start initiatives focused on maternal health, child nutrition, and menstrual hygiene awareness.
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Women’s Cooperatives – Establish self-help groups and cooperatives for collective business ventures like garment production, food products, or handicrafts.
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Eco-Friendly Livelihoods – Promote green jobs such as organic farming, eco-friendly crafts, and waste recycling to ensure sustainable income.
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Education for Adolescent Girls – Provide after-school programs, scholarships, and digital classrooms to reduce dropout rates among rural girls.