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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.
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Your smallest contribution can bring water, increase incomes, build toilets or light up homes in the remotest villages in India. Choose your cause.
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.
Gram Vikas has enabled and supported more than 1300 village communities in Odisha and Jharkhand to establish household sanitation facilities and community-owned and managed piped water supply systems.
Water Source Sustainability
The water source sustainability programme is being taken up by Gram Vikas to ensure the long-term water security of the rural communities.
Health, dignity and better future for families
This video shows how Gram Vikas’ approach overcomes caste inequalities in Odisha villages to ensure access to water for all.
Water Quality Management
Gram Vikas builds village level capabilities for quality testing and preliminary diagnosis, as well as taking up necessary repairs/ redressal measures.
The Transformers
Sudhir Sahni, Director (Partnerships) of PRADAN interviews Joe Madiath, Chairman of Gram Vikas as part of a series, The Transformers, on the triumphs and challenges faced by development sector leaders.
Voices that matter
“…You have come to my place on my soil…When I come to your place, will you accept me? Will we come together?…”