SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING RURAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
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Land, Food and Work
Secretary and Founding Member
Inaugurated in 1997 in Koraput, the Society for Promoting Rural Education and Development (SPREAD) is dedicated to empowering the marginalized communities of Koraput district so that they may access their rights to land, food and work. Ultimately this will lead to their ability to maintain a dignified way of life.
Scope
Serving 23 gram panchayats and 693 villages, SPREAD is particularly concerned with those communities that continue to be displaced and marginalized due to hydroelectric projects, expansion of industries and other development programs. Displacement causes not only loss of land and livelihood, but hampers access to resources and damages the social fabric and culture of these communities.
Vision
A region and society without any exploitation and discrimination with access to the basic necessities of life and ability for people to assert their rights for a dignified living.
Mission
To work as a catalyst with the underprivileged class so as to build up their capacity and to facilitate the process of participatory development.
Goal
To make the most marginalized section of the society aware of their rights and duties and enable them to have access and control over the socio-economic-political process for a dignified living.
Values
- Secularism
- Democracy
- Mutual respect
- Honesty
- Non violence
Our Staff
Our strength lies in our staff. 90% our members are from the communities we serve. Their talent lies in their deep appreciation for their communities' issues and the strong relationships they hold with community leaders and youth.
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If you want to help us by donating money, material or time then please contact us or email us.
Thank you.
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