WHERE
WE
WORK
Rooted in Gajapati District — reaching 494 villages, 7 blocks, and 85 Gram Panchayats with transformative grassroots programmes.
WHAT WE
Focus On
Eight powerful pillars of intervention — each designed to address root causes and create lasting change in the most marginalised communities.
BUILT BY
Communities
Five powerful institutions promoted and incubated by CCD — now operating independently to serve the most vulnerable.
SAMARTH
District-level organisation for Persons with Disabilities — advocacy, welfare, rights and social inclusion across all 7 blocks of Gajapati.
Gajapati Women
Cooperative
Promoting financial independence through collective savings and enterprise.
Mahendragiri Women
Cooperative
Empowering tribal women through credit, enterprise and skill linkages.
Ujayalla & Vamsidhar
FPCs
Aggregating tribal farm output and connecting growers to fair markets.
Jana Shiksha
Sansthan — JSS
Non-formal and adult education, bridging learning gaps in underserved communities.
TRUSTED BY
NATIONAL BODIES
Recognised and registered with India's leading governance, credibility and international development organisations.
GOVERNED BY
Strong Policies
Transparent governance backed by six core policies that safeguard our people, communities, and operations at every level.
HR Policy
Clear standards for staff recruitment, conduct, grievances, and professional development across the organisation.
Finance Policy
Robust financial management, auditing, and accountability frameworks ensuring full donor and public trust.
Gender Policy
Commitment to gender equity in staffing, programmes, and community engagement at every level.
Child Protection Policy
Zero tolerance for harm — strict protocols to protect children in all programmes and field activities.
Safeguarding Policy
Protecting all vulnerable groups — including women and PwDs — from abuse, exploitation, and neglect.
Data Protection Policy
Responsible handling of all community, staff and partner data with full privacy and security compliance.