AROUSE
AROUSE is a charitable society that works in Gumla, Simdega, Lohardaga, Khunti and Ranchi Districts of Jharkhand with a vision of a peaceful, just, well organized, prosperous and sustainable society.
Short history of the organisation: AROUSE started as an extension for the outreach programs of St. Ignatius High School Gumla in 1978, functioning through 30 centers under the adult alphabetization program covering 52 villages in Gumla. Gradually with increased focus on tribal development in Gumla and Simdega districts of Jharkhand, the need was felt to link up various aspects programmatically in the context of Socio-economic empowerment, health, education and tribal cultural identity etc. AROUSE emphasizes on preservation of human dignity and recognition of the lost, least and last sections of the society. In essence, catering to the interests of the downtrodden marginalized communities and reducing their vulnerabilities has been the core focus of all endeavors and initiatives of AROUSE. Following Registration under the Societies Registration Act in 1993 there was greater focus on outreach approach for comprehensive development. The program level interventions in phases have been designed strategically to address the backbone issues of education, tribal identity, health, legal aid and economic independence. At present different programs being operated are watershed, micro-projects, mulberry sericulture, formation of SHGs, linkages, income generation activities, women’s right, people action for liberalization and self-help, sanitation, balwadi & health programme.
The tribals are backward in all the above districts. AROUSE organized the tribal community by conducting various economic activities which strengthen them to enhance their economic status and build their self-esteem and self-confidence. The focus is for comprehensive development of community by assuring their basic needs and assigning a privilege to their value system.
Programmes
- Community Based Programmes,
- Livelihood Development (Sericulture, Micro Projects, Poultry, IGA)
- Community Health
- Women’s Empowerment
- Self Governance
- Local Resource Management
- Watershed
- CHILDLINE
Contact details:
AROUSE (Animation Rural Outreach Service)
Legal status of the organisation: Under Society Registration Act 21, 1860
Foundation date: 17th July 1978
Name of the contact persons: Fr. Anuranjan Purty (Director), M- 9546496267
Geographical Presence: Gumla, Simdega, Lohardaga
Areas Of Operations: Community Based Programmes, Livelihood Development (Sericulture, Micro Projects, Poultry, IGA), Community Health, Women’s Empowerment, Self-Governance, Local Resource Management, Watershed, CHILDLINE
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