Our Mission

Empowering lives through education, healthcare, and social upliftment for underprivileged women and children.

Our Vision

A society where every woman and child gets equal opportunities, breaking poverty and social injustice cycles.

Our Objective

Providing education, healthcare, and economic support to create sustainable, self-reliant communities.

Tollygunge Women In Need

Tollygunge Women ln Need (TWIN) was founded in 1995 by a Belgian couple Dr (Mrs) Marie Paul Baudot, formerly a professor at Leuven University and Late Josef (Tor) Mutton, formerly a reputed IT Professional. The NGO is engaged in rendering benevolent services amongst others, Education: both alphabetical and vocational and Health Care to its targeted underprivileged communities in and around Kolkata. Simultaneously, the couple had established a WlN organisation in Belgium to trace donations for supporting the TWIN programmes in India. The objectives of TWIN are :
  • To empower deprived women through social and economic development
  • To mainstream underprivileged children into formal education
  • To protect children from child labour and trafficking

Our Impact

Total beneficiaries impacted every year

Mangrove saplings planted and nurtured

SHGs formed and empowered

farmers are nurtured for natural farming

blocks are reached out for welfare projects

Our Work-Education

Annual Cultural Programme

Annual Cultural Programme

TWIN supports holding of an annual cultural Programme programme participated by the students under its care every year.

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Pre-school Day Centre

Pre-school Day Centre

The education programme for children is carried out through day care centers and kindergarten in Montessori method, for children of age group between 3 and 6 years.

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Coaching Classes

Coaching Classes

Since these children come from families with no educational background, they need monitoring and guidance at every step. Therefore, once the children get admitted to regular schools (mostly in Govt. schools),

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Skill Development Classes

Skill Development Classes

In addition, the programme includes skill development classes such as Spoken English, Computer, Dance & Drawing.

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Our Work-Healthcare

Annual Cultural Programme

Free Medical Clinic

As a part of TWIN’s community service, the Tollygunge centre facilitates a free weekly medical clinic for TWIN’s beneficiaries, their families and the underprivileged community in the neighbourhood.

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Pre-school Day Centre

Immunisation

Immunisation is a way of protecting against many serious diseases. Once we have been immunised, our bodies are better able to fight those diseases if we come into contact with them.

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Coaching Classes

Pulse Polio

Pulse Polio Vaccination is a Government programme for the children up to the age of 5 years. In this programme, children are given polio vaccines periodically to eradicate polio.

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Skill Development Classes

Eye Check-up & provision for Spectacles

“Better Vision” programme of GKB Opticals, help TWIN in organizing eye check-up camps in its project areas. In these camps, men, women and children of all age groups

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Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Stories from Our Community

Voices of Impact:

Discover heartfelt testimonials from those whose lives have been transformed by Tollygunge Women in Need (TWIN). From empowered women to thriving children, these stories reflect our commitment to education, healthcare, and sustainable development. Hear directly from beneficiaries, volunteers, and supporters about the meaningful change we create together.

Our Supporters In Change

Secretary Message

At Tollygunge Women in Need (TWIN), we are committed to empowering underprivileged women and children through education, vocational training, and healthcare. For 27 years, our mission has been to uplift communities, protect children from exploitation, and create sustainable change. With generous support from Belgium and dedicated leadership, we continue to make a meaningful impact. Together, we can build a brighter future where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Thank you for believing in our cause and supporting our journey of transformation.

Arun Kumar Basu

Secretary, Tollygunge Women In Need