Personnel Overview

Anil K. Singh - Chief Executive and Founder
After working about 15 years in the formal sector, he developed a vision of a network for change. He always wanted to create a 'Big Home' for self-reliance through socio-economic and political upliftment. In 1995, he gave up his secure job as the head of a premier government-training institute to and successfully set up an organization with social entrepreneurial excellence.

Surendra Kumar - Dev. Manager (Livelihoods)
Surendra Kumar is one of the founding Development Managers, having been at NEED since 1995. He possesses Masters Degree in Public Administration. Surendra is deeply involved in the promotion of conservation linked livelihoods, health and education through local people driven self help groups.

Pushpa Singh - Dev. Manager (Livelihoods)
Pushpa is in-charge of the market exposure aspect of entrepreneurial skill building program. She has her master's degree in Psychology. From an early age, Pushpa was inspired by the social work of her late father and her husband, Anil Singh. Since 1995 Pushpa is a core member of NEED. She is responsible for the overall development of women and children including fair trade promotion.

Personnel Statistics

Anil K. Singh, Ashoka Fellow, Chief Executive
Founded in 1995
Employees: 134
Volunteers: 11

Financial Statistics

Budget (2008): 481,868
Budget (2007): 374,273
Maximum Budget: 375,000
Overhead: 10%
Other funding sources: Empower Foundation, Global Fund for Children, Ford Foundation
Religious Affiliation: None