NWWA crest was designed by a team of Navy Wives in 1992.The crest depicts a wheel. At the hub of wheel is an anchor. Four women are reaching out to each other and surround the anchor. These four women represent the four NWWA regions i.e., Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western.

The anchor depicts the Navy and NWWA provides the emotional support to the families to maintain harmony within the naval community. The crest signifies the spirit of togetherness and harmony that our association seeks to promote and also to empower women in the Naval family to realize their true potential and through that make them self reliant.

NWWA Historical Background

· Originated as an informal group of Ladies in 1948 for rendering assistance to the Naval Families

· Registered as “Naval Officer’s WIVES association” in Jan 1967

· Rechristened as WIVES WELFARE ASSOCIATION” in Feb 1986

· NWWA Role - Comprehensive Community Welfare and Development with programs covering all aspects of community needs through its Kendra’s in all major Naval Stations.

AIM OF NWWA

· To keep the WIVES of all Naval Personnel in touch with one another for their mutual help and benefit.

· To carry on developmental programs in times of peace.

· Provide comfort and all possible help in times of war

· Rehabilitation of widows and families of deceased Naval Personnel.

· Facilitate development of academic and vocational skills.

· Management of programs for differently able, adult literacy, health care, community development & environment

· Assistance to people affected by Natural Disasters

NWWA strives for ... Sarve Jana Sukhino Bahvantu!!!