Ashwini

ASHWINI (Association for Health Welfare in the Nilgiris) is a registered charitable society and community-owned healthcare organization founded in 1990 in Gudalur, Tamil Nadu, India. The organization was established to provide accessible, effective, and sustainable healthcare to the indigenous Adivasi tribal communities in the Gudalur Valley. ASHWINI operates a comprehensive three-tier healthcare system, which includes village-level health volunteers, eight regional health sub-centers, and the 50-bed Gudalur Adivasi Hospital. In addition to general medical and surgical care, the organization runs specialized programs for sickle cell disease, community mental health, and disability rehabilitation, alongside a formal nursing school to train local tribal youth.