Seva Mandir

Mission

To make real the idea of society consisting of free and equal citizens who are able to come together & solve the problems that affect them in their particular contexts through - Creation of platforms for people to come together & participate in development processes; Equipping village groups & leaders with skills & resources to respond to their own needs; &, Ensuring that members of village communities are able to interact with, & access benefits from government & non-government agencies.

Programs

Seva Mandir works through a triangular strategy based on strengthening sustainable livelihoods, building people’s capabilities, and empowering village institutions. Seva Mandir’s work spans village institutions, natural resource management, income-generation activities, health, education, women’s empowerment, and child development. At the village level, democratic village institutions are formed, which are responsible for managing all aspects of local development. (469)

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Immunization for Tribal Children and Young Mothers	Fellowship Programme for Tribal Community in India	Help 1000 farmers start a community business
Non Formal Education for Tribal Children in India	Building Self Reliant Rural Communities in India	Ecological Restoration in Tribal Villages of India

Personnel Overview

Renu Tiwari - Incharge- Immunization
Renu did her Masters in Home Science from the Rajasthan Agriculture University in Udaipur. After working briefly at the University and with District Poverty Alleviation Project she joined Seva Mandir. Over the last 5 years she has been associated with the Health Project, Immunization in Particular.

Personnel Statistics

Neelima Khetan,
Chief Executive
Founded in 1968
Employees: 277
Volunteers: 1500

Financial Statistics

Budget (2007): $2,673,350
Budget (2006): $2,661,850
Maximum Budget: $3,452,725
Overhead: 13 %
Other funding sources: Interchurch Organization for Development Co-operation (Netherlands), Plan International (Delhi), EED (Germany), Canada India Village Aid (Canada), European Commission, Ford Foundation- Delhi)
Religious Affiliation: None