Ghoghardiha Prakhand Swarajya Vikas Sangh-GPSVS

Mission

GPSVS was founded in 1978 by social activists inspired by Gandhi, who believed in his philosophy of "swarajya" or local self-reliant organization based on justice and equity. The mission of GPSVS is to "conscientize and enable people to practice simple way of life in harmony with nature and and high moral values, tolerance to all faiths, compassion and non-exploitation of fellow human beings, to achieve dignity and self-reliance." GPSVS is a leader in organizing a women's movement.

Programs

GPSVS has a number of other programs relating to men's organization, food production, distributing land to poor families, small-scale irrigation, women's literacy, and disaster relief after periodic floods. All of these programs are within the same remote district of Madhubani in Bihar.

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Increasing Income for Landless Farmers in India

Personnel Overview

Gopal N Nakarmi - Program Coordinator for South Asia
With over 20 years of grassroots experience in Nepal and India, and with a degree in business and administration, Gopal provides management training and support to World Neighbors' local partners. Married with 2 children, Gopal's passion is community mobilization and group formation in rural areas.

Ramesh Kumar - Program Coordinator
After earning his Bachelor in Law degree, Ramesh went back to his rural roots. His motivation is to work with marginalized communities, help them solve their own problems, advocate for their rights. Ramesh's special interest is to uplift the condition of poor women. With 17 years of experience, Ramesh considers the values of the rural people as a key resource.

Nilam Kumari - Assistant Nurse Midwife
Nilam Kumari, 35 years old, trained at Purniya Medical College in Bihar. After working 5 years at the district hospital, Nilam accepted a position at GPSVS. She says "I did not have satisfaction when I was working in the hospital. I used to perform monotonous usual work. Doctors would order and I followed. Whereas now I face new challenges day after day and use my own knowledge."

Personnel Statistics

Ramesh Kumar,
Program Coordinator
Founded in 1978
Employees: 9
Volunteers: 1200