About us

About us

Our mission
Since 2007, Women on Wings works on realizing its mission of taking families in rural India out of poverty through economic development. The challenges in India’s social space are too great for any one organization to solve alone. Our successes depend on our many partners. Like donors, social entrepreneurs, business professionals, our supporting and network partners. Collaboration is key to changing the world and making it a better place for those who have been less fortunate.

Our BHAG
To co-create one million jobs for women in rural India.

Our essence
A job means income, education for children, a more equal position. Income is the way to break the cycle of poverty.

Our core values
Living up to – we respect all, offer freedom of expression and equal opportunities;
Equality – we are pro-active, have discipline, take ownership, we do what we say and we are transparent in how we work;
Energetic – we have strength, courage and energy for the heart of the business. We motivate, challenge and inspire each other and our partners.

Our personality
Passionate, optimistic, honest, adventurous, generous, loyal, creative, respectful, sense of humor.

Our contribution to the SDGs
Through our work we contribute to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 17.

Watch how we contribute to creating a better future for the next generation in our corporate movie.

“Women on Wings is a success with a tremendous ambition for the future. We may think it might be tough, but the team will make it!”

Wout Dekker
Former Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Rabobank Nederland

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