Key Activities > Network Building

WPC places great value in the strength and power of good networking. WPC's influence has continued to grow because of the recognition of its reputation among State and Central legislators, bureaucrats, government departments, international agencies and the media. Together with its total of over 900 members and five state chapters WPC has established an influential presence across all of India.

The power of networking composes the very core of WPC's mission. WPC aims to create an alliance of women's organizations, non-governmental organizations, professional, academic institutions and individuals to create a professional force strong enough for the effective lobbying of Parliament and the government on women's issues.

Efforts have been made to use the media effectively to create awareness not only about the organization and its objectives, but also on initiatives taken and action points of specific priority issues. WPC took the initiative to organize several media consultations in an effort to develop a breakthrough partnership between the media and women's organisations. In December 2007, a media consultation was organized to discuss a variety of issues concerning women in India. This consultation sought to solicit the support of the press in giving positive coverage to issues concerning women. In February 2008, another media consultation was held to discuss steps taken by the government in Gender Budgeting and what all needs to be done on the issue further.

WPC's network is enriched and deepened through the generous contributions of funders and strong commitment of organizational partners.

These connections help to define WPC and greatly serve both organizations. Not only do WPC's funders and partners provide resources, but also they further illuminate WPC's credibility on the global development stage. Only through the connections between WPC and every one of its network's members has WPC been able to reach out to the grassroots level and create a link to influence national level policy decisions.