F.a: Protection of the Ecology and the Environment in Tiruvannamalai District RWDS was established in 1985 and it works for protection and promotion of the comprehensive rights of the Dalit and tribal women and children of Tiruvannamalai district. The main focus of the organisation has been sustainable environment and protection of 
the livelihood rights. The organisation is run by women. It has got funding from many local and foreign donors, including the Embassy of Netherlands, HIVOS and Siemenpuu. RWDS has cooperated with many local NGOs and networks, including VCDS and JASuL.