Our Programmes

Mahila Shakti Project

Chiraigaon block, Varanasi

Empowering the most disadvantaged rural women through education initiatives, self-help groups, and federation building in Chiraigaon block, Varanasi.

Supported by Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, Mumbai

PEARL Project

Rajgarh block, Mirzapur

People Empowerment for Accessing Rights and Livelihood — promoting dignified life and stronger livelihoods for dalit and tribal communities across 20 villages of Rajgarh block, Mirzapur.

Supported by IGSSS, New Delhi

PES — Education for Children

Chiraigaon, Cholapur & Kashi Vidyapeeth blocks, Varanasi

Joyful, elementary education for out-of-school and dropout children of weaker communities through non-formal education centres across three blocks of Varanasi.

Muskan

Mirzamurad, Dudhawa & Chowki (Kapsethi), Varanasi

A GoodWeave-supported initiative reaching children of the "Last Mile" in carpet and Varanasi sari weaving areas — preventing child labour through education, sanitation, awareness, and child-rights forums.

Supported by GoodWeave

Community Development — Sajoi Village

Sajoi village, Varanasi

Integrated community development of Sajoi village under Corporate Social Responsibility, in partnership with DS Group, Noida — covering livelihoods, education, health, and infrastructure.

Supported by DS Group, Noida (CSR)

Global Fund For Children

Araziline & Sevapuri blocks, Varanasi

Welfare and education initiatives reaching child labourers of the "Last Mile" in the Varanasi sari weaving belt — education centres, sanitation, awareness, and child-rights forums.

Supported by Global Fund for Children, USA

Minority Education for Growth (MEGA-SkY)

Arajiline block, Varanasi

Minority Education for Growth and Advancement – Skills for Youth — improving access to quality education for poor Muslim children, especially girls, and linking education to livelihood skills.

Supported by USAID / EDC, Delhi

Rajiv Gandhi Foundation — Community Library

Raibareli, Varanasi & Barabanki, UP

Running community libraries and supporting the Vidyagyan Scholarship for Muslim and Dalit girls, promoting the habit of study and helping girls complete their education.

Supported by Rajiv Gandhi Foundation & SSN Trust

Education to Sustainability

Chiraigaon, Cholapur & Kashi Vidyapeeth blocks, Varanasi

Consolidating elementary schooling gains in 76 villages of Varanasi and extending into environment, rural technical training, and village social forestry for lasting sustainability.

Supported by DACHSER & Terre des hommes, Germany

Hans Foundation — Vocational Skills for Girls

Three blocks of the project area, Varanasi

Economically empowering girls through vocational training centres and the Swavalamban institute, offering skills across multiple trades including non-traditional ones like mobile and electronics repair.

Supported by The Hans Foundation, New Delhi

Urban Health Initiative Project

Urban slums of Varanasi

Improving reproductive health and family planning access for the urban poor of Varanasi's slums through service delivery, demand generation, public–private partnerships, and policy advocacy.

Supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation / CARE India

Diarrhoea Management at Varanasi

8 blocks of Varanasi district

Promoting awareness and use of Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) and Zinc as treatment of childhood diarrhoea among public health providers across eight blocks of Varanasi.

Supported by W.J. Clinton Foundation (CHAI)

e-NGO National Programme

Varanasi (with DEF, New Delhi)

A digital empowerment initiative with the Digital Empowerment Foundation to give grassroots NGOs their own websites for promoting handicrafts, handloom, artisans, and weavers.

Supported by Digital Empowerment Foundation, New Delhi