At the heart of every just society lies compassion translated into action.
Wilhelm Meyers Developmental Society was born from this conviction —to walk with the
marginalized, to restore dignity to the excluded, and to build pathways of hope where despair
once prevailed. The vision and mission of Founder Fr.Wilhelm Meyer after whose name the
Society is named resonates this spirit of compassion exhorting the Sisters to live to reveal the
compassionate love of God to the suffering humanity.
The Social Apostolate mission of St. Ann’s Society, have journeyed alongside women
striving for empowerment, farmers nurturing sustainable agriculture, youth and children
searching for direction, transgenders claiming their rightful place in society, divorced and
deserted women rebuilding their lives, and communities responding to the urgent call to care
for our common home—the environment.
Our mission is simple yet profound: to empower, to uplift, and to transform. Across
various centers in India, our initiatives respond to real human struggles with practical
solutions rooted in justice, inclusivity, and sustainability. We believe development is
meaningful only when it reaches the last person and enables them to stand with confidence
and self-worth.
This website is more than a digital platform; it is a living testimony of countless stories of
courage, resilience, and collective action. It reflects our ongoing commitment, our learning,
and our hope-filled journey with communities who inspire us every day.
We invite you to walk with us— to learn, to collaborate, and to become co-creators of a
society where dignity is upheld, equality is practiced, and care for humanity and nature goes
hand in hand.
Together, let us build a future rooted in compassion, justice, and sustainable hope.
With gratitude and commitment,
Sr.Sandrina, President
Wilhelm Meyers Developmental Society
Visakhapatnam