Gram Vikas 2014-15

Gram Vikas – About us

Vision

To build an equitable and sustainable society where people live in peace with dignity.

MissionTo promote processes which are sustainable, socially inclusive and gender equitable to enable critical masses of poor and marginalized rural people or communities to achieve a dignified quality of life.

Established in 1979

Areas of operation: Odisha, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, West Bengal & Nagaland

Focus Areas: Water & Sanitation, Social Housing, Livelihood, Education, Health, Renewable Energy

Gram Vikas

Highlights of the year 2014-15

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Global Ranking & Footprint

Financial Growth

Growth in Operations

Collaborations & Partners

People

Outreach & Networking

Global Ranking

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Ranked 24th in the world (2nd position among Indian NGOs) in the Top 500 NGOs

gThe 2015 world rankings of NGOs was published by Global Geneva

Ranking Parameters Impact, Innovation and Sustainability

Financial Growth

Grants in Aid2014-15

2013-14

77.95%

Income2014-15

62.14%

2013-14

Financial Growth

Receipts2014-15

45.5 %

Govt. Funds (WatSan Infrastructure)

33.4 %

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Operations: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

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84 water supply systems constructed

2665 sanitation units constructed

13292 individuals benefitted in 45 villages

84 communities turned Open Defecation Free (ODF)

Achievements in 2014-15

Growth in WASH Operations

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354,857 individuals 1140 villages 28 districts

341,552 individuals 1095 villages 27 districts

Relentless efforts towards making rural India ODF

WASH – Other Achievements

• In June 2014, Gram Vikas entered into a partnership with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) to evaluate the health impact of combined rural water and sanitation interventions implemented in Odisha by Gram Vikas.

• Gram Vikas is conducting a research project with Arghyam on efficacy of MANTRA and Technical Innovations w.r.t WASH interventions.

Innovations

• 24 Solar Photo Voltaic systems were installed in several villages to overcome grid electricity availability issues.

• 100 electro-chlorinators were installed this year with support from One Drop Foundation, to ensure safety of drinking water at the source.

Partnership

Highlights 2014-15

Operations: Social Housing

In Oct’ 2014, Gram Vikas partnered with OSDMA for Odisha Disaster Recovery Project to build 17,000 disaster resilient houses; funded by World Bank.

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Gram Vikas is the sole Socio – Technical Support Agency for the “Habitation Planning, Community Mobilisation, Capacity Building, MIS and Reporting” components of the project. The construction of houses

is done through a people centred approach - Owner Driven Construction of Houses( ODCH).

Social Housing – Key Highlights

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• 454 completed Toilets and Bathrooms (TBRs). Work at different stages of progress for 4099 TBRs• 20 capacity building sessions for Technical & Non - Technical staff on Community Mobilization, Mason Training, Habitation Planning, House Extensions and formation of VWSCs• 98.13% of grievances raised since project inception redressed

• 1356 houses ready for occupation(Including In Situ & Relocation)• House Extension influenced in 3165 houses • 52 Village Water & Sanitation Committees (VWSCs) formed and capacitated• 1238 of the 1966 masons trained, working at ODRP project sites

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Operations: Education

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Education: Khel Vikas

HIGHLIGHTS 2014-15

900+ shoes were distributed to children at Gram Vikas schools on behalf of the clothing charity GOONJ

Khel Vikas gained new P.E. teachers, a physiotherapy intern and nutritionist to help improve the performance and recovery of athletes

With close to 500 participants, the 2nd Annual Khel Vikas 5km Run was a huge success as students from schools, colleges and the local community participated

The Odisha State Weightlifting Championship 2014 was organised by PSD. The event was attended by 150 athletes and 40 support staffs

Education – Other Achievements

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• Organic farming training was given to students of all Gram Vikas schools• To enable students to find jobs after formal education, vocational training in tailoring has been given to students of Thuamul Rampur school• Other school vocational skill workshops have seen boys and girls participating in masonry, plumbing and arts & crafts• Art workshop was held at Kankia School by students of a local Art College

• 161 YELO school bags have been purchased for students at Gatida School•Computer training for students and teachers are being conducted in three out of four Gram Vikas schools• Yoga workshops have been held at all the residential schools

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Operations: Livelihood & Food Security

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600 farmers supported with supplements and technical knowhow leading to improved yield

308 kitchen gardens supported in 23 villages

89 farmers supported for SRI cultivation

12 irrigation wells developed in 6 villages

2 Diversion Based Irrigation Systems developed

305 ha of land developed through watershed activities

250 trainings held in the fields of Gender, Panchayati Raj Institutions, Forest Rights Act, Right to Information & School Sanitation

257 ha claimed under FRA

18 claims filed under RTI

7 micro enterprises promoted for Self Help Groups

57 trainings held in masonry and plumbing

16 exposure visits held for 265 community members

Operations: Renewable Energy

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Small Wind Energy Systems

Small Wind Energy Systems 60 households belonging to the villages of Kamlaguda and Tijmali in Kalahandi district have received energy through the establishment of Small Wind Energy Systems.

Smokeless Stoves183 front loading single pot cook stoves were distributed in the Thuamulrampur region of Kalahandi to reduce the toxic emission and fuel.

Text will goes hereSolar Water PumpsInstalled over 24 solar pumps in Odisha, to bring a constant supply of clean water which has improved health and livelihoods of people.

Gram Vikas has overseen the implementation of micro hydro systems in 5 villages within Odisha which were selected for their specific natural conditions. We continue to support and maintain those to ensure sustainable electricity for these communities.

People: Growth in Team

Growth In Team

2014-15 saw 84% growth in employee strength. We closed the financial year with 416 full time employees.

New managers were hired for projects, monitoring, evaluation, collaboration and human resources.

With renewed focus on operations, GV is focusing on strengthening its team.

Employee Friendly Initiatives • Health Insurance• Accident Insurance• Life Insurance• Compensation hikes

Growth: New Collaborations & CSR Partners

New Partners

Uttkarsh Foundation

We welcome the new partners to the large community of trusted and long standing partners of Gram Vikas!!!

Media Footprint

FacebookTotal Page Likes: 1416Total Reach: 2601

TwitterNo. of followers: 45

LinkedInNo. of followers: 224

Knowledge Management

• Case Studies• Reports

WebsiteGram Vikas website was revamped with better functionality.

Media MentionsPress Releases: 2Media Mentions: 65

Shubhasis Pattnaik (CEO & Executive Director, Gram Vikas) spoke at:

• Frugal Innovation Conference 2015 organized by BRAC, Bangladesh• Development Dialogues Conference at Hubli• Odisha CSR Conclave• Movement for Efficiency & Transparency, organized by mJunction

In Summary

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