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About Us 
Introduction
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A strong sense of responsibility for the
well being of the soldier and his family, constitutes a pivotal and sacrosanct
aspect of army life at all levels of military command. In this endeavour the
commander has traditionally received unstinting support from his wife .
The urge for the welfare of army families began soon after independence, and
the movement grew steadily in strength and scope.
The Army Wives Welfare Association Was officially registered as an NGO with the
Registrar of Societies, Delhi Administration in August 1966. A voluntary
organization, AWWA aims at the holistic development and well being of army
wives and children, as well as the rehabilitation of war widows.
At the organizational apex is the President AWWA, who is the wife of the
incumbent chief of Army Staff. The President AWWA sets guidelines and gives
impetus at the highest level, dealing personally with intractable cases. Down
the family tree are the presidents of Regional AWWAs at the level of the Army
Command, below which function all the Corps and Divisional AWWAs. Each of these
provide maximum facilities in army cantonments for the benefit and empowerment
of army wives.
An army Regiment or Battalion is the nucleus in the army structure, and it is
here that the grassroots welfare actually takes place at Family Welfare
Centers, under the benign eye of the vital link, who, along with her team of
ladies, maintains close and constant interaction with the families of soldiers.
AWWA aims to achieve a secure and fulfilling community life, thus giving the
soldiers the confidence of effectively perform his duty towards the country,
with the certainty of ensured welfare for his family.
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