NEEDS
Established in late 1998 as a Trust, NEEDS [Network for Enterprise Enhancement and Development Support] has started intervention in selected poverty stricken pockets of Bihar and Jharkhand and brought about a significant change in the life of women and children in terms of food security, sustainable livelihood and overall empowerment of the participating community. Micro enterprises like creating irrigated cropping round the year, establishing multi tire cropping systems, enhancing rice productivity are significant changes that are visible.
Inclusion strategies are put in the forefront, gender issues are incorporated and digital divide has been addressed as empowerment indicators in the program of NEEDS. The technology modulation center established in one of the blocks to conduct R&D in technical and social enterprising is contributing largely to our program success. We are conducting volunteering and leadership programs among youths and service providers and engaging them with community. Through one of our well-established models, we are supporting community particularly of tribal segments to bring about knowledge/ skill enhancement at community level.
One of our important focuses is institutional arrangements in self help format and their skill building while creating a shared vision for change. In this vision for change, community shares a holistic approach towards development that includes improved health and education access by women and children in particular. Financial inclusion has been ensured for the ultra poor families through banks and micro finance institutions as a graduation criterion for withdrawal by NEEDS.
Contact:
NEEDS
Network for Enterprises Enhancement & Development Support
House Plot No. 275, Near Charkipahari, Tapovan Road,
P.O. Ashram Karnibad, Deoghar – 814143
Jharkhand (INDIA)
Tel: +91- 9204795008
E-mail: needspostmaster@gmail.com
Geographical Presence: Deoghar, Pakur, Sahebganj, Jamtara
Areas Of Operations: Livelihood- SHG formation, Irrigation Activities , Lead Crop Promotion, SRI, SWI, Goat rearing, Poultry, Agriculture
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