Partners
VANI
Voluntary Action Network India (VANI), https://www.vaniindia.org/, is a national network of Indian Voluntary Development Organisations (VDOs). Currently VANI has 624 members with an outreach to around 10,000 VDOs across India. The membership of VANI ranges from grass roots to the national organizations. The members work on a range of priority development issues of the government including education, health, nutrition, integrated child development, livelihood, skill development, environment, natural resource management, climate change, water and sanitation, emergency response and preparedness, agriculture, poverty and so on, in some of the most remote areas of the country. In the year 2017-18 our network collectively reached out to over 32 million people belonging to vulnerable and marginalized groups including children, disabled people, women, elderly, farmers, dalit, tribal’s, disaster survivors, unemployed, youth, LGBT, sex workers etc. VANI through its efforts and strategies aims to build a strong civil society sector not only at national but regional and local level as well.
I-Catalysts is a member of VANI with a voting rights.
Srijan Kendra
Established in 1993, Srijan Kendra stands as a beacon of development in the heart of the Dabra Block, Janjgir Champa District, Chhattisgarh. Committed to uplifting communities and nurturing sustainable progress, Srijan Kendra channels its efforts into grassroots initiatives. Its diverse programs tackle socio-economic hurdles head-on, empowering marginalized groups and championing environmental conservation. With a steadfast focus on education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and rural livelihoods, Srijan Kendra has forged a path of impactful change. Through collaborative efforts and an extensive network, it has become an indispensable catalyst for positive transformation in Chhattisgarh.
Dharti
Dharti Gramotthan Evam Sahbhagi Gramin Vikas Samiti echoes this spirit of service. As a non-profit organization dedicated to social justice and the empowerment of the marginalized, Dharti engages a wide array of stakeholders. From small farmers to women’s and youth groups, from academics to activists, Dharti fosters inclusive development. Advocating for participatory processes and upholding principles of transparency and accountability, Dharti creates a nurturing environment for all involved. Operating across the Gwalior, Chambal, and Bundelkhand regions of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, Dharti’s impact spans over 1176 villages across eight blocks in three districts. Collaborating with over 529 community-based organizations, Dharti’s efforts are bolstered by support from institutions like NHM, MP, and various multilateral organizations, including CSR initiatives.
Aadvik Management and Technologies
Aadvik Management and Technologies is a consulting firm committed to bringing changes in the way we manage our supply chain, protect the environment, secure the livelihoods of marginal farmers, and ensure economic security for agriculture workers. We have been working since 2015 as a team with our partners to achieve extraordinary results. Aadvik Management and Technologies offers a comprehensive suite of services—qualitative and quantitative research, supply chain mapping, capacity building for supply chain actors, handholding for sustainable sourcing, and handholding for sustainable certification.