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Pramila gives up her land, fights cancer to get water and toilets for her village
One woman’s tenacity and leadership inspire every household in Kapatmunda village in rural Odisha to come together for water, toilets and bathrooms.
Piped water helps rural women to bathe in private
In Odisha, a high number of rural households lack enclosed bathing spaces. The construction of bathrooms and piped water supply afford women safety and the dignity of privacy.
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Sibaratri escapes child marriage and becomes a teacher by following her role model
Sibaratri Naik studied in a Gram Vikas Residential School, became a teacher and inspired other families in her village, with less than 25% literate women, to educate their daughters.
Women’s federation gets the government tender to construct toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission
A district federation of women leaders wards off rumours of corruption, from private contractors, to win the tender for toilet construction under Swachh Bharat Mission.
Livingstone Gamango realises his clean water dream
Two villages in Gajapati district gets a joint piped water supply system, toilets and bathrooms for every household.
Lahanda village in Odisha leads the way in the use of clean water technology
In Lahanda village, the Hydrodoser by AguaClara Reach serves disinfected water without the use of electricity.
Damayanti Patra becomes a mason to build her house in rural Odisha
Damayanti Patra of rural Ganjam shows exemplary determination to overcome personal tragedy and natural disaster to secure a sustainable vocation.
Discovering design for equity in eastern India
The focus on sustainability has meant that Gram Vikas’ solutions are designed with a communities-first approach.
The problems faced by our partner communities are not unidimensional or linear in nature, and therefore, any probable solutions we offer cannot also be so. Our perspective, understanding, plans and actions reflect this.
Health promoting schools of Odisha
Apurva joined Gram Vikas after her fellowship and continues to pursue her passion in advancing health and dignity for the rural poor.
Creating active citizens of village democracy
Born to illiterate parents, first-generation literates at Gram Vikas schools pursue their passions and gain global recognition.
From blackboard and chalk to video and e-learning
Gram Vikas converted all the classrooms into “Smart Classrooms” in two of its residential schools with support from Oracle.
Women farmers learn advanced farming practices from Agripreneurs with support from Tata Trusts and Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives.
We eat under the light now
Six villages of Lanjigarh block, Kalahandi district of Odisha, get Solar Home Lighting Systems.
The partnership will enable erstwhile forest-dependent communities to create, own and manage their own productive forests.
Gram Vikas works with tribal communities in 100 villages in Odisha to ensure their right, access and control over forest land and resources.
Better toilets, better life
Joe Madiath at TED on community collaboration being central to building sustainable water and sanitation systems.