Our partners in India

Mount Valley Development Association

Mount Valley Development Association (MVDA) is a grassroots organization working with communities located in the mountainous regions of Uttarakhand, India. The poor economic conditions and slow development in the Bhilangana area during the early 1990s prompted MVDA to focus on the region’s development. MVDA employs a rights-based approach and has succeeded in mobilizing communities to campaign against inadequate government development initiatives in the region.

The organization operates within a broader framework for rural development, basing its work on community needs. Many projects combine various social issues with the aim of improving the situation. MVDA works in areas such as education, livelihoods, agriculture, and disaster rehabilitation.

National Alliance of Women (NAWO)

The National Alliance of Women (NAWO) is a network of women’s groups, institutions, female workers, and individual women. NAWO’s vision is a gender-just, democratic, and humane society where women and men, in partnership, can fulfill their responsibilities to build a peaceful and sustainable future. NAWO particularly represents women from marginalized communities, especially Dalits, Adivasis, and religious minorities. It functions as a watchdog, ensuring that the government and authorities are held accountable for women’s rights and human rights.

SAMVAD

SAMVAD is an organization working for an equal and sustainable society through efforts in arts, culture, and media. The organization undertakes various initiatives, including preserving local traditions and techniques to create sustainable income sources, as well as training youth leaders in local communities.

Shramajivi Mahila Samity (SMS)

Shramajivi Mahila Samity (SMS) operates in Jharkhand, one of the poorest states in India. Together with SMS, we work towards the social and economic integration of single women and women from marginalized communities. SMS’s vision is to empower women through education, economic independence, and leadership skills to create a balanced and just society that provides equal opportunities for both genders.

VANI

VANI is a network working to promote the voluntary sector in the country and build a national agenda for voluntary work. Through this network, connections are made between various volunteer initiatives and authorities, creating an organic process of change.