Western Region Social Service Forum (WRSSF) is the Social Development Wing of the Western Region Bishop’s Council. It was initiated in 1996 and was registered in the year 2001 under Societies Registration Act, 1860 and the Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950.
WRSSF works with 17 Partner NGOs from Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa and the Union Territory of Dadra Nagar Haveli. WRSSF acts as a co-coordinating and facilitating organization and inspires, animates, supports and promotes the developmental interventions of its 17 Partner Diocesan Social Service Societies (DSSS) for the integral development of people. WRSSF adopts an inclusive approach and does not discriminate anyone on the basis of caste, gender, religion, creed or linguistic groups. The organization implements programs based on the developmental needs of the four zones of its operational area – Gujarat, Maharashtra, Konkan and Vidarbha.
WRSSF helps its Partner Organizations to build up strong organizational system by formulating relevant policies and procedures. It also gives handholding support to the Partner Organizations on various thematic areas such as sustainable development, local resource mobilization, strategic planning, project implementation etc. by networking with the Government, Corporates and other Funding Organizations.
WRSSF has focused mainly on three objectives for this and that is Media Visibility by promoting it to the partners which in turn yielded positive results from the Partner Organizations. The second objective was on building networks with Corporates for CSR-Connectivity, have conducted trainings by way of Capacity Building for Partner Organization. And finally, by way of regular updates on Social media like Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.
The Governing Body of WRSSF consists of 8 people who provide continuous direction and guidance for the Organization’s policies and programs. The General Body is made up of all the Catholic Bishops of the Western Region and all the Directors of the Partners Diocesan Social Service Societies (DSSS) of the Western Region.
Vision: To establish a just society where Gospel values of Love Equity and Peace are live and nurtured.
Mission: To promote human dignity of all, through a process of empowerment of the poor and the marginalized.
Three Major Objectives of the WRSSF
 Media Visibility – by promoting it to the partners.
 CSR Connectivity - building networks with corporates for CSR connectivity.
 Capacity Building – we have conducted training on Capacity Building for partners organisation.

Core Values:
 Love for the poor
 Upholding the Human Dignity for all
 Professionalism and Team Work
 Transparency in Work and Dealings
 Fostering Partnership for Social Action
 Media Visibility of All Partners
 Woman Empowerment
 Capacity Building of all Partners

Appeal

We’re gearing up for the Tata Mumbai Marathon and need your support to make a real impact. Western Region Social Service Forum is committed to driving positive change through Education, Medical Relief, Relief of Poverty, and Disaster Relief.

Here’s How Your Donations Will Help:

Education: Funds will provide essential learning materials and scholarships for underprivileged children, empowering them to reach their full potential.
Medical Relief: Donations will support vital healthcare services, including treatments and medicines, for those in desperate need.
Relief of Poverty: Contributions will aid families in overcoming financial hardships, providing food, shelter, and other critical resources.
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