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Funded Projects


Area Networking and Development Initiatives (ANANDI), Gujarat (2004), ($155,133)
Area Networking and Development Initiatives (ANANDI) is a women’s organization that works with women of the marginalized sections of rural and tribal communities of Gujarat.
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Vikas, Gujarat (2004), ($78,000)
Vikas Centre for Development is a registered public charitable trust, established in 1978, and works with the under privileged sections of society to improve the quality of their lives.
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Samaj Pragati Sahayog (SPS), Madhya Pradesh (2002), (2004), ($64,000)
Samaj Pragati Sahayog (SPS) is a grassroots people’s organization, headquartered in a drought prone tribal area of Bagli Tehsil of Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh.
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Utthan, Gujarat (2004), ($93,577)
The project has created various water resources through activities like well recharging, construction of check dams, pond recharging, etc. in 6 villages of Mahuva Taluka of Bhavnagar district of Gujarat.
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Samerth, Gujarat (2003), ($96,885)
The project supported activities like construction of wells, check dams, and land bunds in 15 villages of Kutch district of Gujarat.
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Movement for Alternatives and Youth Awareness (MAYA) Organic, Karnataka (2004), ($59,277)
The grant period ended in December 2005. During the grant period, MAYA ORGANIC has been active in 3 sectors: Lacware, Garments and Wood-and Metal Fabrication. More than 375 beneficiaries work in or with 21 group enterprises in these sectors.
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Udyama, Orissa (2005), ($92,168)
Udyama works in Western Orissa to improve livelihoods by ensuring sustainable uses of natural resources. AIF supported a project focused on watershed development, restoration of traditional land and water management systems, and the promotion of farmer’s groups in 12 villages.
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