NGOs in India

Aashray
Action Aid India, Hyderabad
Action for Food Production, Secunderabad Branch
Action for Integrated Development
Action for Welfare and Awakening in Rural Development
Action for Welfare and Awakening in Rural Environment, Hyderabad
Action in Rural Technology and Service
Adarsh Rural Development Social Service Society
Advance Rural Technology Hyderabad Inputs Centre
Andhra Mahila Sabha
Andhra Pradesh Joginies Welfare Samikhya
Andhra Pradesh Voluntary Health Association
Andhra Yuvathi Mandali
Ankuram
Anupama Women's Welfare Society
Anveshi Research Centre for Women's Studies
Arogyavaram Medical Centre
Arya Rama-A Commune for Senior Citizens
Asian Academy for Rural Development & Population Studies
Asmita Resource Centre for Women
Assist
Association for Rural and Tribal Development
Association for Social Health in India, Hyderabad
Benthany Colony Leprosy Association
Bhagath Singh Organisation for Awakening and Rural Development
Blue Cross of Hyderabad
BREDS
Catholic Health Association of India
Centre for Integrated Rural Development
Centre for Organisation Development
Centre for Resource Education
Chaitanya Educational Welfare and Rural Dev.Society
Child Guidance Centre
Collective Rural Development in India
Community and Rural Development Society
Community Development and Welfare Society
Confederation Of Voluntary Associations
Consumer Awareness and Research Society
Council for Social Development, Hyderabad
Creative Organisation and Rural Development
Deccan Development Society
Development Action for Rural Environment
Environment Protection Training and Research Institute
Foundation for Democratic Reforms/Loksatta
Gandhi Peace Centre, Hyderabad Branch
Gospel for the Laymen and Organisation for the Rural Yacht
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Grama Nava Nirman Samithi
Guild of Service, Bapatla(Andhra Pradesh)
Health For All

Partial list of NGO's working on HIV/AIDS in India

Partial list of NGO's working on HIV/AIDS in India (1998 list from NACO)

ANDHRA PRADESH
1. Dr. M. Vijaya Kiran,Society for Integrated Development in Urban and Rural Areas(SIDUR),B51/F1, Vijayanagar Colony, Hyderabad-500057.Tel:-040-221108, 3320709(O),Fax:-040-229583, 040-841697
2. Shri J. Samba Sivrao,Secretary,Action for Integrated Rural and Tribal DevelopmentSocial Services Society, (AIRTDS),D.No.1-27-14, Tanka Salawari Street,Nazarpet, Tenali-522201,Ph:- (08644) (25739), Fax:- 24560
3. Dr. Ramesh Babu, Chief Functionary,BOSS ( Blood Donors' Organisation for Social Service)7-46, Vasavi Nagar (M.R. Palli),Tirupati-517 502.Chittoor District,Andhra Pradesh.Ph:- 08574-50050
4. Dr. G. Prabhakar,Mahila Vikas Sansthan,1-4-126, Naurajee Road,Vishakapatnam.
5. Dr. Koutikuppala Surya Rao,Child Foundation of India,Plot 120, D.No.39.5.30,Muralinagar,Vishkapatnam-530007.Ph:- 558529

ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS
7. Shri Neeraj Kumar Balaiah,General secretary,Dweep Youth Club,c/o Nehru Yuvak Kendra,Head Post Office,Port Blair-744101A&N IslandsASSAM
8. Dr. S. I. Ahmed AIDS Prevention Society,Zoo Narangi Road,Guwahati, Assam.-781021.Tel:-03786-22328Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh.Ph:- 0361-560992.
9. Ms Reeta Devi, TrusteeILA TRUST,D-44, Sujan Singh Park,New Delhi-110003.Telefax:-91-11-4629541Fax:-91-11-6830291

BIHAR
10. Shri Ganesh Prasad Singh,ADITHI2/30, State Bank Colony II,Baley Road, Patna-800014.Telefax:-0612-283018
11. Mr. Vinoy Kumar Ohdar,Bihar Voluntary Health Association,West of Ganga Apartment, Opp. L.C.T. Ghat,Mainpura,Patna-800 001.Ph:- (0612) (266605). Fax:- 266884.
12. M. Pilar Guedea,Mahila Jagriti Kendra,P.O. IE Gomia,Dist.Bokaro,Pin-829112.Ph:- (06544) (61040)
13. Shri Atanu Majumdar,Bhorukha Public Welfare Trust,Raxaul, Bihar.

CHANDIGARH
14. Mr. Surinder Verma,Citizen Awareness Group,2812, Sector-28-C, Chandigarh.
15. Shri Onkar Chand, Secretary,Servants of the People Society,Lajpat Rai Bhawan, Sec-15-B, Chandigarh.Ph:-780611GOA
16. Ms. Marriette Gorrea, Director,Positive Life,Flat No.A/7, Skylark Apartments,Near Cine A1 Dorado,Panji, Goa-403 002.Ph(832) (224 428) (231 827)Fax:- 229355.

GUJARAT
17. Ms. Suchi Rawal,Gujarat AIDS Awareness and Prevention Unit,8/01, Siddha Chakra Apartments, Ahmedabad,Gujarat.Ph:- 6575282, Fax:- 6572962.
18. Fr. Cedric Prakash,St. Xaviers Social Service Society,P.O. Box 4088, Navrangpura,Ahmedabad-380 009.Tel:- 495238.Fax:- 642 6362.
19. Mrs. Bunny Nag,Baroda Citizens Council,Above Health Museum,Sayoji Bang, Baroda-390018.Tel:- (0256) 793415/794596.
20. Dr. Barath Bhagat,Lok Sevak Mandal,C. H. Bhagat Working Women Hostel,Near Dalal Apartments,Vikas Gruti Road, Paldi,Ahmedabad-380 007.Tel:-419 260.Fax:- 6612608

HARYANA
21. Shri J.H.Gopal,Secretary General, Jetty Foundation,203, Sector-37, Faridabad-121003Haryana
22. Ms. Sumitra Chowhar,Nari Chetana Sangaythan,1322, Sec.-14, Sonipat,Ph:- (01264) - 43459.
23. Shri J.N. Gahlant,Secretary,Indian Red Cross Society,Rohtak,Tel:- (01262) 44588.HIMACHAL PRADESH
24. Mr. Mukesh Kumar Sinha,Himachal Pradesh Voluntary Health Association,Eleant Bhawan, Khalina, Shimla-171002.Tel:- 223132.

JAMMU AND KASHMIR
25. Mr. Shabir Ahmed, Mustafa,General Secretary,Imam Hussain Foundation,8/3, Polo View,Sri Nagar - 190 001.Kashmir,Ph:- 478053.KARNATAKA
26. Ms. Edwina Pereira,International Nursing Services Association,2/1, Benson Road, Benson Town, Bangalore - 560 046.Tel:- 080-5513299.Fax:- 080-5574633.
27. Shri R.E. Laivgo, Assistant Project Officer,SAMRAKSHA,402, Ranka Park Apartments,4th Block, Ground Floor,456, Lal Bagh Road, Bangalore-560027.Ph:- (080) (2238297)
28. Mr. Bhagwandas,Karnataka State Trainers Collective,1st floor, Rowan Villa Compound,Daddalkad-NH-17-Link Road,Post Ashoknagar, DaddalkadMangalore-575006.Ph:- (080) (561503)
29. Mr. Belle Gowda, Project Officer,MYRADA,No.2, Service Road,Dumlur Layout,Bangalore-560071.Tel:-554 3166, 5572028, 5564457,Fax:-556 9982.

KERALA
30. Shri Rajesh Williams,Administrative Officer,ADIC-India,T.C.26/2203, Spencer Junction,Trivandram-695001.Telefax:- (0471) (462086)
31. Dr. George Joseph C.,Kusumagiri Mental Health Centre,Kusumagiri PO,Kakkanad,Kochi-682 030.Tel:-422 215.

MADHYA PRADESH
32. Shri Umesh Vashisht,Centre for Integrated Development,42, Manik Vilas, Gwalior.Tel:- 326174, 424686.
33. Daniel J. Theophilas,Centre for Labour Education and Social Research,C-14 Indira Vihar, Seepat Road,PB No.58, Bilaspur-495001.Tel:- 07752/20464, (04452) (40144)Fax:- 20144, 23306.
34. Shri R.P. Saraf, Secretary,Madhya Pradesh Bal Kalyan Parishad,(Street Children),Hostel No.5, Piplani, Bhopal-462 021.Ph:-586851.

MAHARASHTRA
35. Dr. I. S. Gilada,Indian Health Organisation,Municipal School Building,JJ Hospital Compound,Mumbai-400 008.Tel:- 3738999Fax:- 3864433

36. Dr. Vimala Nadkarni,Tata Institute of Social Sciences,(Dept. of Medical & Psychiatric Social work),Post Box No.8313,Sion-Trombay Road, Deonar.Mumbai-400 088.Tel:-556 3290 -96.Fax:-556 2912.37. Dr. V.S. Gore,Sevadham Trust,C/o Manoj Clinic,1148, Sadashiv Peth, Pune - 411 030.Tel:-472700

38. Dr. R. Gowd.(President)Service of Society,'A' Wing, Umiya Apartments,Canada Corner,Nasik-422 005.Tel:-(0253) 578793, 570707Fax:- 350750
39. Dr. Asha Apte,Vanchit Vikas,405/9, Narayanpet, Behind Modi Ganpati Temple,Pune-411 030Ph:- 454658, 483050

40. Dr. Jairaj G. Thanekar,ASHA Project, AIDS/STD and Health Action,Mumbai Municipal Corporation,IInd floor, Municipal Eye Hospital,Maulana Shaukat Ali Marg,Mumbai-400008.Tel:-3080486, 3088609(O)Fax:- 3005175.

41. Sr. Anne John R.J.M.,Catholic Nurses Guild of India,C.N. G.I. National Secretariat 2,St. Michael Annex, 2nd Floor,Mahim, Mumbai-400 016.Tel:-4456135Fax:-4456135.
42. Dr. Mandeep Dhaliwal,Lawyers Collective,4th Floor, Jalaram Jyot,63, Ghogha Street,(Janambhoomi Lane), Flora Foundation,Mumbai-400001.Tel:-2830957, 285-2543,Fax:-282 3570.

43. Dr. Subhash Hira,Director,AIDS Research & Control Organisation (ARCON),STD Building,JJ Hospital,Mumbai-400 008.Ph:- 3742193Fax:- 444 0378

MANIPUR
44. Shri Nobokishore Singh,Secretary,Centre for Social Development,Place Compound (West),Imphal-795001. ManipurTel:-230004.
45. Dr. Jayanta Kumar,Institute for Social Diseases,Singhjamei, Mathak, Chowngtham Leokai,Imphal-795001. Manipur.Tel:-(0385)-227574
46. Shri H. Raghumani SinghLifeline FoundationKeishamthong, Top Leirah, Imphal-395001.Telefax:- 0385-224186.

47. Shri Vikram Nepram,Project Director,Continuum of Care Project,C/o Medical Directorate,Govt. of Manipur,Lamphelpat, Imphal-4,Manipur.

MEGHALAYA
48. Mr. A.O. Johny,Project Officer,Bosco Reachout,Don Bosco,Guwahati-1.Tel:-510457.

MIZORAM
49. Dr. J.C. Chhuanlianm,Programme Coordinator,Community Health Action Network (CHAN),P.O. Box 5,Aizwal-796 001.Mizoram.Tel:- 0389-26106, 27609

NEW DELHI
50. Ms. Anjali Gopalan, Director,The NAZ Foundation(India) Trust,D-45, Gulmohar Park,New Delhi.Tel:- 6851970, 6851971.Fax:- 6859113.
51. Ms. Shenaz Akhtar,Rajiv Gandhi Foundation,1, Rajendra Prasad Road,Jawahar Bhawan,New Delhi-110001.Tel:- 3755117, 3755118Fax:- 3755117
52. Shri Shankar Chowdhury, Addl.Prof & Coordinator,NGO-AIDS Cell,Centre for Community Medicine,AIIMS. Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029.Tel:-6852785
53. Ms. Elizabeth Vatsyayan, AIDS Awareness Group(AAG),119-Humayunpur,Safdarjung Enclave,New Delhi-110029.Tel:- 6187953/6187954
54. Dr. Sushma Sengupta,Drishtikon,1207, Sector_D, Pocket-1,Vasant Kunj,New Delhi-110070.
55. Dr. Nalini Sahay,TORCH,D-1033, New Friends Colony,New Delhi.Tel:- 6821636Fax:- 6828383.
56. Dr. Bitra George,Salaam Baalak Trust,2492, Sec-D, Pocket-II,Vasant Kunj,New Delhi-110070.Tel:- 6898129
57. Mr. Luke Sampson,SHARAN,G-46, Ist floor,Green Park, Main,New Delhi-110016.
58. Mr. Rajesh Kumar,Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses (SPYM),B-4/3054, Vasant Kunj,New Delhi-110067.Tel:- 6893872Fax:- 6896229
59. Mr. Ramesh Venkatraman,Positive Life,2466, Sec-D-Pocket II,Vasant Kunj,New Delhi-110070.
60. Ms. S. Lalitha,Joint Women's Programme,14, Jangpura-B,Mathura Road,New Delhi-110014.Ph:- 4319821, 4313681Fax:- 4313681, 4313660
61. Ms. Sadha Mohan,Editor, Nexus,Population Services International India,C-445, Chittranjan Park, Post Box-7360,New Delhi-110019.Ph:- 6428379,Fax:- 6467419
62. Shri Ravi Chopra,Secretary,DISHA,13/8 8, Block C-4-B,Janakpuri,New Delhi-58.Ph:-5554530Fax:- 5685670

ORISSA
63. Shri B. P. Patnaik,Indo National Socio Economic Foundation, A/8, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneshwar-751009.Tel:- (0674) 404717)Fax:-420333
64. Shri M.R. Mishra,Jeevan Rekha Parisad,N I/150, I.R.C. Village,Nayapalli,Bhubaneshwar-751015Tel: 452464.
65. Dr. P.K. Sahoo,Project Coordinator,SHED (Society for Health Education and Development)AT/PO/ Dist. Rayagada, Orissa-1.Tel:- (06856) 22031
66. Shri K.C. Panigrahi,Indian Management of Technical Society,116, Station Square, Bhubaneshwar,Tel:- 503128.
67. Dr. Geeta Mohanty,C.D.M.U.97, Forest Park, Bhubaneshwar,Telefax:- (0674) 408605

PONDICHERRY
68. Smt. Shyamala Ashok,(Executive Director),SOCIETY FOR DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH & TRAINING (SFDRT),Ratna Talkies Complex, Pondicherry-605001.
69. Smt. Shyamala Natraj/Smt. A. Baby,South Indian AIDS Action Programme,(SIAAP)2/45, Ayyanar Koil Street, Thattanchavadi, Pondicherry.Ph:- 416141, 417224Fax:- (044) 4918747

PUNJAB
70. Ms. Kulvinder Kaur,Project Coordinator,AIDS Prevention Society Punjab,1058/1, Sector-39, Chandigarh,Punjab.Tel:- (0172) 696361
71. Mr. Mandeep Sharma,Registered Motivator,Blood Donors Council,Rahon Road, Nawan Shahar,Punjab-144514.Tel:- 20974, 20212
72. Mr. G.D. Arora,President,International Forum for Education & Development,Head office 16, Sewa Nagar, Putlighar,Amritsar-143001.Tel:-210811, 210833, 272607, 272802.

RAJASTHAN
73. Dr. C.L. Paliwal,Medical Officer,Seva Mandir,Fatehpura, Udaipur.
74. Dr. Dinesh Mathur,Shanti Deep,5-JA-13, Jawahar Nagar,Jaipur-302004.Tel:- 560291, 560244Fax:- (0141) 365268
75. Mr. Rakesh SnehiRajasthan Mahila Kalyan Mandal,Vishwamitra Ashram,Anandpura (Topdara),Ajmer.Tel:- 420635, 427840

SIKKIM
76. Dr. Yogesh Verma,Rotary ClubGangtok, Sikkim,Tel:- 24555

TAMIL NADU
77. Dr. S. Sunderaman,Director,AIDS Research Foundation of India,20/2, Bagirathy Ammal Street,T. Nagar, Madras-600 017.Tamil Nadu.Tel:- 8258014, 8234797
78. Dr. Suniti Solomon,Director,Y.R.G. CareRaman Street, Chennai-600 017.Tel:- 8264242Fax:- 8259600
79. Ms. L. Kumaramangalam,PRAKRITI,6, Jaganathan Road,Nungambakkam,Chennai -600 034.Tel:-8276222Fax:-044-8269625.
80. Ms. Jaya Sreedhar,Media Foundation,No.6, Numgambaam High Road,Chennai -6.Tel:-044-8278870.Fax:-821 2138
81. Shri Ashok Pillai,Indian Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (INP+),20-C, Thrimalai Pillai Road,Chennai:-600 017.Tel:-(044) 8258014Fax:- (044) 8256842
82. Dr. Bimal Charles,Assistant Director - NGO Programme, AIDS Prevention and Control Project(APAC)Voluntary Health Services,Adiyar, T.T.T.I. post,Chennai-600113
83. Dr. Saraswati Sankaran,DESH,3 D' Monte Colony,TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai -600 018.Tel:- 499 5580Fax:-4970354.
84. Shri L.D. Xavier,Managing Trustee,Reaching the Unreached Trust,Susai Nagar, Pathiavaran,Tamil Nadu - 632326.Ph:- (04175) 25020

TRIPURA
85. Dr. Ms.Shreelekha Rai,Voluntary Health Association of Tripura,Near Bangladesh Post Office,Agartala-799007.Tel:-0381-222849.

UTTAR PRADESH
86. Dr.(Mrs.) Madhur Chopra,Medical Officer in charge,Sarjivan Kalyan Samiti,275, Katghar,Allahabad.
87. Shri Bimal Arora,CIDRAP,485/14, Mohan Meakin Road,Daliganj, Lucknow-20 (U.P.)Ph:-323863, 370461Fax:- 212714
88. Mrs. Sutapa Mukherjee,(Secretary)Gram Niyojan Kendra,R-10/1181, New Raj Nagar,Ghaziabad-201002.Tel:- 91717291, 91723782
89. Ms. Doe Nair,Women Action Group, CHELSEA,House No.181, Sec-37,NOIDA,Dist.-Gautambudh Nagar.Tel:- 8572483 Fax:- 857 2425
90. Dr. S.N. Bhargawa, Secretary,Voluntary Action for Community Health(VACH),B/M-213, Kedar Nagar, Agra-282010.Tel:-0562-261484

WEST BENGAL
91. Ms. Anandita Roy,Child in Need Institute(CINI),Post Box No.16742,Calcutta-700027.Tel:- 4678192, 4671206
92. Mr. Apurba Ghosh.West Bengal Voluntary Blood Donors Forum,73, Pioneer Park, Barasat,North 24, Paragnas,West Bengal-743201.Tel:-5525277
93. Ms. Taposhi BhattacharyaVivekananda Education Society,13/3, Kalicharan Dutta Road,Calcutta-61.Tel:- 4680365, 4681550Fax:- 468-0364
94. Ms.Papia Sen,West Bengal Voluntary Health Association,AIDS Control & Prevention Programme,19 A, Dr. S.M. Avenue,Calcutta -700014.Tel:- 2446754Fax:- 2487628
95. Shri Ravi Kant, Jan Shakti Vahini,A-139, Shivalik, Malviya Nagar,(Opp. Aurobindo College),New Delhi.Tel:- 6283054, 8-271267.Fax:- 6852080
96. Shri Deepak Meshram,Voluntary Health Association of India,40, Institutional Area,South of IIT, Near Qutab Hotel,New Delhi-110 069.Tel:-6518071/2, 6515018
97. Dr. T.C. Sharma,Indian Red Cross Society,1 Red Cross Road,New Delhi-110001.Tel:-3711551, 37164441, 3716305Fax:-3717454.
98. The Branch Manager,Family Planning Association of India,FPAI, Bhawan, Sec-4, R.K. Puram,New Delhi-22.Tel:- 6172359
99. Dr. S. Nath,SULABH, Sulabh International Institute of Health & Hygiene,Sulabh Bhawan, Mahavir Enclave, Plam-Dabri, New Delhi.Tel:- 5553823, 5501494
100. Dr. Shobha Yoman,Christian Medical Association of India,A-3, Plot No.2,Local shopping Centre, Janak Puri,New Delhi-110058.Tel:-559971-3Fax:-5598150.101. Ms. Niharika SinhaParivar Seva Sansthan,J-125, Sahet,New Delhi-17,Tel:- 6965710, 6967473.Fax:- 6967473.
102. Dr. Rajiv Tandon,Regional Director (HIV/ AIDS),Rotary International South East Asia,c/o Tandon Nursing House,C-55, Anand Niketan,New Delhi- 21.Telefax:- 6875354
103. Dr. Christopher Nathan, Medical Officer,The Catholic Health Association of India,P.B. No.2126, Gunroch Enclave, Secunderabad-500003.Tel:- 8482923
104. Shri Madhab Lal chaterjee,Indian society of Blood Transfusion & Immunohaematology,C/o 73, Pioneer Park, Barasat, North 24, Paraganas,West Bengal.

PARTIAL list of Foreign Agencies
1. Ms.Doris D' Cruz Grote, UNAIDS - India,C-199, Defence Colony,New Delhi-110 024.Tel:- 6875760Fax:- 6885540
2. Shri Mehboob Dada,European Commission,42-A, Golf Link,New Delhi-110003.Tel:- 4627896
3. Mr. Bob Fryatt//Mr. G. Balasubramanium / Ms. Madhu Deshmukh,DFID-Health & Population Office,50-M, Shantipath,(Gate No. 4, Niti Marg,)Chanakyapuri,New Delhi-110021.Tel:- 6871657
4. Ms. Geetanjali Mishra,Programme Officer,Ford Foundation,55, Lodi Estate,New Delhi-110003.Tel:- 4619441
5. Ms.Poonam Mutreja,MacArthur Foundation,Core C, Zone VA, 1st Floor,India Habitat Centre,Lodi Estate,New Delhi-110003.
6. Dr. Ravi Anand,CEDPA,IFPS,Liason Office,4/2, Shanti Niketan,New Delhi-110021.
7. Mr. J.P. Narain,Regional Advisor on AIDS,WHO House,I.P. Estate,New Delhi.Tel:-331 7804, 3317323Fax:- 3318412
8. Ms. Jillian Nellsop,AusAid,Australian High Commission,New Delhi.Tel:- 6888223Fax:- 6887492
9. Ms. Yasmin Zaveri,SIDA,C/o Swedish Embassy,Nyaya Marg,Chanakya Puri,Behind Russian Embassy,New Delhi-21.Tel:-6875760Fax:- 6885540
10. Dr. Sanjiv Kumar,UNICEF, India Country Office,73, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003.Tel:- 4690401Fax:- 4690410
11. Ms. Asa Anderson,UNESCO,UNESCO House,9, Poorvi Marg, Vasant Vihar,New Delhi-110057. Tel:-6141437
12. Mr. Wasim Zaman/Dr. Farah Usman,UNFPA, Representative,55, Lodi Estate,New Delhi - 110003.Tel:-4628877, 3782317
13. Mrs. Geeta Sethi,Officer-in-charge,Regional Project on HIV and Development,C-199, Defence Colony,New Delhi-110003.Tel:-4632339Fax:-4631647
14. Dr. Abdul Latif,Regional Representative,UNDCP,11C, 40 Max Mueller Marg,New Delhi- 110003
15. Dr. K. Sudhakar,Office of Population, Health & Nutrition, USAID, B-28, Institutional Area,Qutab Hotel Road,New Delhi-110016.Tel:-6865301Fax:-6868594
16. Mr. Werner K. Blenk,Director, ILO Area Office,3rd Floor, India Habitat Centre,Lodhi Road, New Delhi- 110003.
17. Dr. Isabelle de Zoysa,Population Council of India,Zone 5A, Ground Floor, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003.Tel:-4642901Fax:-4642903
18. Ms. Tara A. Sharma,Programme Officer,NORAD,50-C, Shantipath,Chanakyapuri,New Delhi-110019.
19. Dr. Jomes Abraham,Director,HOPE Foundation,(An affiliate of Hope World wide),D-32, 1st Floor, Jangpura Extension,New Delhi-110014.Tel:-4321515, 4311359Tel:-4319672
20. Dr. Raj Kumar,Public Health Specialist,World Bank, New Delhi.Tel:-4617241
21. Dr. Henry Alderfex,Project Concern International,Tel:-4641624Fax:-4641625
22. Dr. T. Walia,WHO/WR India,Tel:- 3018955.

Directory of NGOs

Directory of NGOs

This Directory of NGOs has been compiled from the following sources:Environmental NGOs in India. A Directory 1999 (Indira Gandhi Conservation Monitoring Centre).The Little Green Book. A Directory of Environmental Opportunities (Kalpavriksh)

Assam Science Society has 75 branches and was set up in 1953 to disseminate science knowledge.They impart environmental education and training through camps for teachers and students and conduct surveys on environment. Publications: Science books and journals.
General SecretaryAssam Science Society, LatsilLamb RoadGuwahati - 781 001Assam
BAIF Development Research Foundation Kamdahnu was set up in 1967 at Urli Kanchan, Pune District to improve the quality of life of the poor through regeneration of degraded resources such as land, livestock, water and vegetation. They carry out tree plantation, agro forestry and wasteland development and conduct research on tree species capable of surviving in adverse conditions. They do consultancy for afforestation, wasteland and watershed management. They encourage the use of non-conventional sources of energy.Publications: The BAIF journal (quarterly).http://www.ngoindia.com/baif/

PresidentBAIF Development Research Foundation KamdhenuSenapati Bapat MargPune - 411 016Maharashtra
Bombay Natural History Society started its work in September 1883 at Mumbai. It aims to collect data on the specimens on natural history throughout the Indian sub-continent. To disseminate knowledge of flora and fauna by means of lectures, field trips, literature and expeditions and, to study wildlife related problems and recommend management plans to conserve wildlife and its habitat. It conducts field research projects on bird migration and studies on the movement and population structure of Indian avifauna. It also conducts studies of certain endangered species of wildlife and their habitat and through environmental education impart the knowledge and awareness of the need to conserve wildlife.Publications: Hornbill (4 issues in a year), other jourals.www.bnhs.org/

Honorary SecretaryBombay Natural History Society (BNHS)Hornbill House, Opposite Lion GateShahid Bhagat Singh MargMumbai

Centre for Environmental Education (CEE) was set up in 1984 to spread awareness of environmental issues and try to find solutions for them. It is based at Ahmedabad and they have offices all over the country. They mainly aim to create environmental awareness in the communities.They conduct widespread environmental education and training programmes through a very vast network. They have also taken up projects related to conservation of biodiversity and eco-development.Publications and database:They have a vast range of publications – books, posters, educational packages, bibliographies and directories. There is also a large computerised database – the Environment Education bank, which has a collection of more than 800 environment concepts, about 2500 environment related activities and 100s of case studies.education.vsnl.com/cee/index.htmlenvfor.nic.in/cee/cee.html

DirectorCentre for Environment Education (CEE)Thaltej TekraAhmedabad - 380 054Gujarat
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) does research, investigative and educational work in the field of pollution, forest, wildlife, land and water use.The activities are carried out through lectures, field trips, publications, exhibitions on the various issues they take up, meetings and workshops. Publications:Down to Earth - a fortnightly environment magazine; Children’s magazine The Gobar Times; books; reports; computer database; audio visuals, etc.www.oneworld.org/cse/

DirectorCentre for Science and Environment (CSE)41, Institutional AreaTuglakhabadNew Delhi - 110 062

Clean Ahmedabad Abhiyan is alocal NGO that has been working with the Ahmedabad municipal corporation in the area of solid waste and is instrumental for organizing door to door meetings, awareness campaigns to educate people about the importance of segregating waste into biodegradable and recyclable waste. Once they have convinced the people of this the household begins segregating the waste.www.un.org/esa/earthsummit/abhiyan.htm

CPR Environmental Education Centre (C.P.Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation) is based at Chennai and was set up in 1989 to promote environmental awareness, to produce and disseminate basic educational and reference material on environment and to take up environmental projects.It has done a study of the sacred groves of Tamilnadu and soil and water analysis. Gives guidance on environmental laws, environmental impacts and management studies. It works in the field of environmental education. Has promoted smokeless chulhas and other renewable sources of energy. Publications:Books on environment, posters, audio cassettes, web site on environment education.http://www.crpeec.or/

DirectorC.R.P. Environment Eductaion CentreI A Eldams Road, AlwarpetChenna - 600 018

Dasholi Gram Swarajya Mandal was set up at Gopeshwar, Chamoli District, U.P. in 1964. Its aims are to encourage forest conservation and the use of forest products for self employment; to cut down soil erosion by encouraging volunteers to build embankments in the catchment areas and to plant trees.The world famous Chipko Movement was spearheaded by this organization. It gives a great deal of importance to forest conservation in the Himalayas. It has promoted environmental awareness in these areas and carried out major eco-regeneration programmes.
SecretaryDasholi Gram Swarajya Mandal (DGSM)GopeshwarChamoli District - 246 401Uttar Pradesh

Darpana Academy of Performing Arts was set up in Ahmedabad in 1984 to spread education in dance, drama and puppetry.Through their various activities they spread the message of a better environment. They have launched a programme ‘Jagruti’, a school project for environmental empowerment.Publication and aids: Video and audio tapeshttp://www.darpana.com/

Smt. Mrinalini V. SarabhaiFounder DirectorDarpana Academy of Performing ArtsUsmanpura, Ashram RoadAhmedabad - 380 013Gujarat

Development Alternatives based at Delhi, work in all parts of the country. It was established in 1983 to design options and promote sustainable development through programmes of economic efficiency, equity and social justice, resource conservation and self-reliance. Its activities cover the entire nation. They are working in the field of pollution monitoring and control; waste recycling management; wasteland development; appropriate technology. Publications and aids: Monthly newsletter, audio cassettes (songs on environment and development), video cassettes (Green Show) www.ecouncil.ac.cr/devalt/dagrp.htm

PresidentDevelopment AlternativesB-33/2, Institutional Area, Tara CrescentNew MehrauliNew Delhi - 110 016
Friendicoes, Society for the Eradication of Cruelty to Animals was set up at Delhi in 1979 to rescue, feed and medicate all injured, abused and ownerless animals; to promote adoption programmes for animals. Humane education programmes for schools and slum areas; sterilisation of stray dogs; running mobile clinics in slum areas.
27/273 under Defence Colony Flyover,New Delhi - 110 024

Friends of the Doon was founded in 1983 as a pressure group against illegal mining, tree felling and as a platform for voicing people’s grievances. They aim at preserving and rehabilitating the environment of the Doon Valley, its forests, rivers and mountains. One of their main activities include the support they give to the case against limestone mining. Some of their main activities are in the area of environmental education and afforestation. They also encourage the use of non conventional sources of energy and are executing town beautification schemes.

Gandhi Peace Foundation – Environment Cell began functioning at Delhi from June 1979. It was set up mainly to promote the environmental activities of rural development agencies; to disseminate environmental information through the publication of up to date reports on environmental issues; to organize workshops and seminars for environmental experts, policy makers, individuals and organisations working for environmental issues. Their activities include researching the role of women in community forestry and rural development; conducting studies in soil erosion, water logging, drainage and seepage around select dams; planting fast growing trees. Publications:They bring out publications and educational aids on the Chipko Movement, environmental education, dams etc; audio visuals on Mitti Bachao, the Chipko Movement, deforestation, the Yamuna and the Narmada rivers and traditional rain harvesting techniques.www.undp.org.in/gup/gpf.htm

Gandhi Peace FoundationEnvironment Cell221/223, Deen Dayal Upadhyay MargNew Delhi - 110 002

Green Future Foundation was set up in 1987 at Pune in Maharashtra to promote and work towards environmental protection, energy and ecological conservation and pollution control. They impart environmental education and training by organising forest based camps for adults and youths. They also do afforestation and have raised a nursery of medicinal and indigenous plants.Publication and aids: Video and audio tapes
Executive SecretaryGreen Future Foundation (GEF)515/5/14, AnjaliEkbote ColonyPune - 411 042Maharashtra

Indian Association for Environmental Management (IAEM) was set up at Nagpur in 1963 to educate people on the environment, to encourage the conservation of the environment and to spread environmental knowledge. They conduct seminars, essay competitions and exhibitions related to water and its pollution, they have carried out water pollution control activities and worked in the field of environmental management. Publication: Journal
Indian Association for Environmental Management (IAEM)C/o NEERI, Nehru MargNagpur - 440 020Maharashtra

INTACH Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, New Delhi was set up in 1984 to preserve Indian cultural and natural heritage.They undertake water-harvesting projects in urban areas. They have done studies on the restoration of the ecological balance of freshwater lakes and ponds and marine habitats and prepared maps. They also publish books on environmental issues.Publications: Books on environmental issues - 1. The Greening of India. 2. Land and Water. 3. Tropical Desertification, etc.

Director GeneralIndian National trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)Bhartiyam Near Humayun TombNizamuddinNew Delhi - 110 013
Jammu and Kashmir Environment and Wasteland Development Society works mainly in the Rajouri District to develop wastelands. They have done extensive afforestation in the wasteland areas and identifies wastelands in the area of function.

General SecretaryJammu & Kashmir Environment andWasteland Development Society14, Ranbir Market, Indira ChowkJammu - 180 001Jammu & Kashmir
Kerala Sastra Sahitiya Parishad was set up in 1962 in Thrissur Kerala to preserve the environment, to provide alternative models for development and to popularize science among the people.They have worked in the field of eco-development, creating awareness about water and energy conservation and encouraging the use of non-conventional energy sources such as smokeless chulhas, etc.Publications: Quarterly publications and books.

PresidentKerala Shastra Sahitya ParishadParishat Bhawan, Guruvayeer RoadThrissur - 680 004Kerala

Kalpavriksh was started in 1971 as a movement opposed to the destruction of Delhi’s green area. It is a citizens action group set up to inculcate understanding and concern on environmental issues, especially among the youth. It also aims to conduct research in environmental problems, to campaign on environmental issues and to evolve a holistic environmental perspective. It imparts environmental education in schools and colleges by forming a network of nature clubs, conducting bird watching expeditions and nature trails and has developed workbooks for the school level. It has conducted research on environmental subjects such as an impact assessment study on the Narmada Valley Project, pesticide use in India, air pollution in Delhi, mining activities in Dehra Dun district, protecting the Delhi ridge, are some of the works they have highlighted.Publications:1. The Little Green Book. 2. Narmada – a campaign newsletter. 3. What is that bird (An illustrated guide), etc.
C-17/A, MunirkaNew Delhi - 110 067

Ladakh Ecology Development Group (LEDG) was set up in 1983 in Ladakh in the Leh and Kargil Districts. It aims to promote ecological and sustainable development harmonious with the traditional cultures of the area. They have worked in the area of ecological development and protection of the environment. A great deal of awareness has been generated under their Village Outreach Project. They are encouraging the use of renewable energy sources, promoting organic farming and the making of handicrafts. They have contributed to the ban of plastics in the valley.

LEDG, LehLadakh DistrictJammu and Kashmir
Madras Naturalists Society (MNS) commenced its activities in Chennai in 1976 but was registered in 1979. Its main aims are to study environmental problems in and around Chennai;to impart environmental education through seminars and discussions; to imbibe a love for nature through camps and slide shows; to organise visits to sanctuaries in Tamilnadu; to disseminate information on nonpolluting and renewable sources of energy. It imparts environmental education to students and teachers through planting of trees in schools and slide shows. It conducts surveys and symposia on water pollution and forest destruction and is cooperating with other agencies in studying the city’s pollution problems. It has conduated ecological survey and done enumeration of species found on the seacoast along Chennai city. It has been encouraging the use of nonpolluting and renewable sources of energy.Publications: Quarterly journal the Blackbuck, report on a pollution survey of Chennai beaches;checklist of birds in and around Chennai; monthly bulletin on the society’s activities.
8, Janaki AvenueAbhirampuramChennai - 600 018

Narmada Bachao Andalon was set up in 1986 under the leadership of Medha Patkar. It aims mainly to educate those directly affected by large development projects, such as tribals, on the social and environmental impact of such projects. To protest against the construction of dams in the Narmada Valley in general; struggling towards a right to information and new environmentally sustainable water policy. To help the tribals get a substantial share of the government’s development schemes/services and to unable them to undertake development activities themselves. They mainly educate, mobilize and organize residents of the Narmada Valley on human rights and justice, alternative development policies, environmental issues related to big dams in general and the Narmada project in particular. They undertake surveys of the affected villages, protest against land and forest issues and government interference in this regard. They are fighting against displacement and disregard of the rights of the people.Publication: They come out with a bi-monthly publication the Narmada Samachar.
Smt. Medha PatkarNarmada Dharangrast Samiti(Narmada Bachao Andolan)C/o P.D. DalalPost Box 52Dhule - 424 001Maharashtra

Nilgiri Wildlife and Environment Association is based at Ottacamand to conserve the natural resources of the Nilgiri and preserve wildlife and the habitat. Impart environmental education and conduct tree planting, bird watching, and soil conservation programmes. They have assisted in the imposition of hunting restrictions and the protection of the elephant.Publications: Quarterly in English ‘Tahr’ and booklets.
Honarary ScretaryNilgiri Wildlife and Environment AssociationC/o District Forest OfficeNilgiris North DivisionMount Stewart HillOttacamand, Nilgiri District - 643 001Tamil Nadu

Orissa Environmental Society was established in 1982 at Bhubaneshwar. It was set up to encourage and organise study, research, understanding and appreciation of nature. To formulate co-curricular courses in environmental sciences at all levels of education and advise the government. They conduct research, seminars and workshops on forest and wildlife protection and organise eco-development camps. They are campaigning for a biosphere reserve forest area in the state. They are the resource agency for pollution control in Talcher industrial area.Publications: The Journal of Environmental Science, reports, proceedings, etc.
Orissa Environmental Society (OES)N-6/530 NayapalliBhubaneshwar - 751 015

Rajasthan Environment Preservation Society was set up in 1985 at Jaipur to work towards pollution control, afforestation, ecological and environmental preservation. To promote social forestry and plantation and to clean the ponds, lakes and reservoirs. They impart environmental education and awareness, provide consultancy and encourage the use of renewable sources of energy.
The PresidentRajasthan Environment Preservation Society"Vasundara", Tonk RoadJaipur - 302 015

Ramakrishna Mission Lokashiksha Parishad was set up in 1952 and its mission is to uplift the rural people with a view to making them self-reliant. It works in 11 districts covering about 4000 villages. It has been carrying out programmes for the development of the wasteland areas restoration of bundhs in the Sundarbans riverine areas to protect the land from saline water. It has conducted studies on the status, expectation and contribution of non timber forest products for the subsistence of forest fringe dwellers. It has been promoting the use of smokeless chulhas, sanitary toilet linked biogas plants, solar energy; extensive tree plantation; preservation of the Sunderban biosphere; promoting ecofriendly farming. It is also working in the area of environmental education.

DirectorRamakrishna Mission Lokashiksha ParishadBelur MathBelurWest Bengal
Srishti was set up in Delhi in 1988 to promote conservation and enrichment of the environment; to carry out research on all aspects of sustainable living; to foster concern for the environment among the people, making its preservation a shared responsibility. It has been working for the conservation of the Delhi Ridge by involving community participation; they have kept a bird count in the wetlands of Delhi. It has coordinated the Asian midwinter waterfowl census for northern India and has carried out tree plantation, conservation of biodiversity and waste management.

It played a very active role in the drafting and finalisation of the Biodegradable Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998. It worked closely with the CPCB and the MOEF in the finalisation of the rules. Now that the rules have been issued, it is propagating the cause of better bio-medical waste practices

1001, Antariksh Bhavan22, Kasturba Gandhi MargNew Delhi - 110 001

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), established in 1974,TERI is a wholly independent not-for-profit research institute. Its mission is to develop and promote technologies, policies and institutions for efficient and sustainable use of natural resources. It has been imparting environmental education through projects, workshops, audio visual aids and quiz competitions. It deals with policy related work in the energy sector, research on environmental subjects development on renewable energy technologies and promotion of energy effeciency in the industry and transport. TERI also has a major programme in biotechnology, the applications of which are oriented towards increased biomass production, conversion of waste into useful products and mitigating the harmful environmental impacts of several economic activities. Publications: They have several books on energy, climate change, renewable energy, regulation, environment and sustainable development and forestry & biodiversity. They also publish research journals and digest journals, newsletters. There are also several databases and audio-visuals on various environment issues.Some of them are as follows – 1. TERI Energy Data Directory & Yearbook. 2. Looking back to think ahead. 3. Mahatma Gandhi: an apostle of applied human ecology. 4. How global is global and how warm is warming?, etc.
Director-GeneralTERIDarbari Seth BlockIHC Complex, Lodhi RoadNew Delhi - 110 003

Theatre in Education Company is affiliated to the National School of Drama New Delhi and was set up in 1989. Its aim is to use theatre as a medium for education. It conducts various environment related plays for children with a view to impart environment education through theatre.
National School of DramaBhagwan Dass RoadNew Delhi - 110 001

Tarun Bharat Sangh began its work in 1984-85 in the rural areas to study local natural resources and to find ways and means to protect them and thereby help maintain the balance of the local ecosystem. They also aim to spread literacy and do other community based work to create a healthy natural environment. They have spread their area of work to 6 districts in Rajasthan. They have organised seminars and workshops on environmental protection. They are working towards preserving the resources of Sariska Tiger Reserve and have initiated a public litigation to stop illegal mining in Sariska. They have done pioneering work on water conservation, tree plantation, wasteland development and soil conservation in the area. They are encouraging the use of gobar gas and solar lighting systems.
BhikampuraP.O. KishoriThanagazi TehsilAlwar - 301 022Rajasthan

Tiger link began functioning in 1995 at Delhi under Valmik Thapar and its parent order is the Ranthambore Foundation. It has been established to provide links between different sections working in the interest of the tiger and its habitat, and to effectively take actions to overcome local obstacles. They are working mainly in the field of conservation and the preservation of the environment.Publication: Tigerlink News: a bi-annual newsletter.
19, Kautilya Marg,New Delhi - 110 021

Uttarkhand Seva Nidhi was set up in 1967 to disseminate information o the environment. They have spread environmental education and training and are setting up a resource centre at Almora.
Honorary SecretaryUttrakhand Seva NidhiManerath Sadan, Champa NaulaAlmora - 263 601Uttar Pradesh

Vanarai is based in Pune and was first set up in 1982 to promote environmental protection and afforestation and sustainable integrated rural development. Their activities are spread over the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. They are working in the area of environmental education for school children and teachers and help them in forming ecoclubs. They have led agitations to prevent the felling of trees in the Konkan region; taken active interest in soil and water conservation through simple technologies; promoted smokeless chulhas and gobar gas plants; constructed low cost toilets in the rural areas and have worked in afforestation programmes.Publications:They take out a monthly magazine called Vanarai and have brought out many video cassettes.
Secretary VanaraiAditya Residency, 498Parvati, Mitramandal ChowkPune - 411 009Maharashtra

Vatavaran, an NGO working in the sector of solid waste collection. They have around 27 projects in different parts of Delhi including JNU and NOIDA. This organisation was formed in order to improve the ways and means of garbage collection through a more concrete method. People normally dump their garbage indiscriminately in the MCD bins where they overflow and a stink begins rising. But now through the method of door to door collection the colonies are much cleaner then they were before this organisation stepped in. For a very nominal charge the garbage is collected from the doorstep and taken to the private dump where it is segregated. Biodegradable waste is put into compost pits and the non-biodegradable is further segregated into groups such as, glass, paper, and plastics and then send further to recycling industries or to mills that require these for raw material.
In residential colonies such as Asiad Village and Vasant Kunj, where Vatavaran has been very effective, the initiative is now being carried forward by the residents welfare societies of these areas. The compost pits yield very high quality manure that is either sold or used to promote horticultural activities within the colony. This waste now becomes an income source and cost effective.
Asiad Games VillageNew Delhi - 110 049

World Wide Fund for Nature was set up in India in 1969. The coordinating body the WWF International, is located in Gland in Switzerland. Its main aim is the promotion of conservation of nature and environmental protection as the basis for sustainable and equitable development. It has five broad programme components:a) Promoting India’s ecological security; restoring the ecological balance.b) Conserving biological diversity.c) Ensuring sustainable use of the natural resource base.d) Minimising pollution and wasteful consumption.e) Promoting sustainable lifestyles.
This organisation has been working in the field of biodiversity conservation including field projects, consultancy and research and support to other organizations; forest management; environmental education and awareness. They also work in the area of ecodevelopment, promoting and supporting local conservation networks (Community Biodiversity Conservation Movement). They are doing wildlife trade monitoring, and assisting CITES and related National Legislations; research in Indian and international laws; legal intervention on environmental issues; legal education on environment including Asia’s only diploma course on environmental law. Publications:They have innumerable books, cassettes and data on various issues which can be got from their outlets in the cities.Some of them are as follows – 1. WWW Indian Network Newsletter (Quarterly). 2. Nature News. 3. The Web of Life – a resource pack for children. 4. The Law Digest, etc.Secretary GeneralWWF-IndiaDelhi OfficePirojsha Godrej National Conservation Centre172-B, Max Mueller MargLodhi EstateNew Delhi - 110 003

Finding Sponsors: Preparing for a Fund Raising Campaign

Hari Srinivas

Network, network, network!
Spread the word - Let people know about your organization and your goals.
Talk to your elected officials - MPs, councilors and others . Write letters to explain your group, and invite them to come see the area you are concerned with.
Get letters of support. A letter of support from a politician will put your sponsor's mind at ease when it is time to hand over the money.
Establish relationships with other groups that can help you, depending on the activity you are planning. If you are planting trees or naturalising a municipal park, maybe the local gardeners club or a scouts group can help.
Find out about awards, and get yourself nominated for anything relevant. A few plaques will make your group look competent and well-established!
Release press statements to the local newspaper. If you don't have anything newsworthy to tell them, invent some news - arrange a tour of your site or give a talk to your local high school (and don't forget to invite your elected officials to these too).
Find other ways to get your information spread around. Most local radio, TV or cable stations have time slots set aside for community events, and are looking for ways to fill them.
Create a binder with press clippings and a video with interviews that will make you look active and credible.

Preparing the homefront
Appoint a contact person and have a clear a mailing address. Having a group spokesperson who can answer questions and provide more information will help in media relations
Establish an executive or advisory board - appoint a chair, a treasurer, and a secretary, and have the secretary keep notes of meetings.
Look at your group members and put together a list of skills - sponsorship is complemented by the time, skills, and expertise of the volunteers. This will help explain to a potential sponsor what value-added services you bring to the table.
Set-up a web presence - this will help provide information that you cannot transmit orally or through PR materials

Do your homework
Carefully look at who you're approaching, research your target sponsor to find the right fit
Look at the sponsor's previous philanthropic activities and its programmes/projects, and align your request around them
Put a case-for-support paper together, something that shows where there is a role for the sponsor to play
Remember volunteer initiatives run on persistence, enthusiasm, and community spirit. Sponsors run on numbers. Sponsors want to see a measurable benefit, and are ultimately accountable themselves.

Moving forward

Look for ways to establish a stronger, more permanent presence in your community.
Explore procedures to become a registered nonprofit group.
Decide to register your own domain name on the internet. Much like a mailing address, a permanent domain name lends a certain credibility to your venture.
Develop brochures, posters, and interpretive books as an effective way to raise community awareness.

Seek support for information and ideas with NGO networks and coalitions - nationally and internationally

Starting an NGO: Funding and Fund-Raising

Funding and Fund raising:

Remember money does not grow on trees. Even if a 'donation' is made to a programme or activity, it is done with an objective in mind - sometimes simply to get good karma. This is critical to understand when we approach a potential sponsor - why is he donating? What advantages can they obtain? What PR milage can they receive from the act?

It is equally important to maintain professionalism, within the NGO, to build adequate trust with the poptential sponsor or donor. Transparancy, accountability, communication etc. should be an integral part of the NGO. A good strategy is to create a working advisory group for each project or activity. This group will have two types of members - strategic members, who will give weight and legitimacy, (and will also bring in key non-financial resources) to the activity, and financial members who will make the actual contribution, based on the strength of the strategic members!

Do not always depend on external or large sources of funding - sometimes, it can come from surprising sources in your own backyard.

Tax exemption: File for tax exemption with the national tax authority (where available). Now that you have formed your board, incorporated your organization, and developed your bylaws you are ready to file with the tax authorities for tax-exemption. The national tax authority may require a number of forms for this process. Be prepared to have the following information ready:
A description of the organizations purpose and programs, including: who the organization serves and why, constituency demographics, examples of training materials, workshops, and other services, etc.

Financial information: sources of funding; financial statements (revenue and expense statement and a balance sheet) for three prior or two projected years.
Source:http://www.gdrc.org/ngo/start-ngo/startngo-6.html

The Ten Most Common Reasons Grants are Declined

"The organization does not meet our priorities." Research before applying.

"The organization is not located in our geographic area of funding."Get the guidelines before applying/at least check the grants guide.

"The proposal does not follow our prescribed format."Read the application information very carefully and follow it exactly.

"The proposal is poorly written and difficult to understand."Have friends and experienced people critique the grant.

"The proposed budget and grant request is not within our funding range."Look at average size of grants of the funder.

"We don’t know these people—are they credible?"Set up an interview before submitting the proposal and have board members and other funded organizations give you credibility.

"The proposal doesn’t seem urgent—and I’m not sure it will have an impact."Study the priorities and have a skilled writer do this section to make it "grab" the funder.

"The objectives and plan of action of the project greatly exceed the budget and timelines for implementation."Be realistic about the programs and budgets—only promise what can realistically be delivered for the amount requested.

"We’ve allocated all the money for this grant cycle."Don’t take this personally. It is a fact of life. Try the next available grant cycle.

"There is insufficient evidence that the program will become self-sufficient and sustain itself after the grant is completed."Add a section to the proposal on plans for sufficiency and develop a long-term strategy.
Source: Grant Guides Plus, Inc.

Internet Use: NGOs in Action

The dynamic nature of the use of the internet by NGOs clearly illustrates the flexibility and adaptability of both NGOs and the internet itself. They have networked online for a variety of reasons: to build awareness, to facilitate training programmes, to reduce costs, to raise funds, to manage information, to disseminate information, to communicate with personnel, or to avoid travel costs!

Concrete actions that NGOs use in developing web-based information have entailed three broad approaches: publicizing, interacting, and supporting:
By publicizing: awards programmes, press campaigns, placards, posters, notice boards, media exercises (photographs, video, films, articles), non-formal activities: street dramas, newsletters, bulletins, documentation of case studies etc.
By interacting: formal and informal community group meetings, forums/workshops, site visits, interviews, etc.

By supporting: minigrants, internships, workshops, training in leadership and other organizational/operational skills, surveys and other means of information gathering etc.In general, NGO have used the internet for information collation, for networking, for collaboration and partnerships, for participation and exchange, for communications and more. They have used various kinds of technologies to achieve this.

a. Information Collation: NGOs have extensively used the internet for collation of information on the activities that they and other NGOs carry out. They have both put up information for others to use, as well as accessed information that was made available on the internet. Some examples:

The NGO Cafehttp://www.gdrc.org/ngo/The NGO Cafe is a meeting place for and by NGOs to discuss, debate and disseminate information on their work, strategies and results. It contains information useful to both NGOs and those studying NGOs.

Biodiversity Conservation Information System (BCIS)http://biodiversity.org/A joint initiative of eleven programmes and partners, BCIS seeks to support environmentally sound decision-making and actions affecting the status of biodiversity and landscapes at the local, national, regional and global levels through cooperative provision of data, information, advice and related services.

The Hunger Webhttp://www.brown.edu/Departments/World_Hunger_Program/The aim of Hunger Web is to facilitate the free exchange of ideas and information regarding the causes of, and solutions to, hunger. It contains primary information, made available by the World Hunger Program and its partners, as well as links to other sites where information of relevance to hunger can be found.

b. Networking: It is in networking that NGOs have made most effective use of the internet for the access, sharing and dissemination of information. NGOs have used the internet for advocacy, awareness building, consultancy, education and sensitization, identifying resources, impact analysis, knowledge creation, mutual support, news & events info, programme/project support, research, training courses etc. Some examples:

NGO Global Networkhttp://www.ngo.org/The purpose of this site is to provide information for NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) who are active at the United Nations. The Network seeks to develop partnerships with other NGOs around the Globe and initiate a dialogue and links to those NGOs with similar interests.

Climate Action Network (CAN)http://www.soc.titech.ac.jp/uem/trialogue/can.htmlThe Climate Action Network (CAN) is a network of NGOs who share a common concern for problems of climate change and wish to cooperate in the development and implementation of both short term and long term strategies to combat it.

GEF NGO Information Kioskhttp://www.gefweb.com/NGO/ngo.htmThe Global Environment Facility provides grants and concessional funding to recipient countries for projects and programs that protect the global environment and promote sustainable economic growth. The NGO Information Kiosk was set up to enable interaction between GEF and NGOs.

c. Collaboration and Partnerships: The internet has provided the ideal platform for intensive collaboration and partnerships between NGOs themselves, and with other organizations. These collaborations have typically been with respect to information, programmes and projects, monitoring and evaluation, research, policy development etc. Some examples:

OneWorldhttp://www.oneoworld.org/OneWorld Online is a partnership of over 100 organizations working for human rights and sustainable development. Its aim is to publish information about global issues at low cost for development NGOs and others whose remit it is to get such material out to the world. Separate, autonomous websites are created for each of its development partners

Asia-Pacific Cities Forumhttp://www.apcf.org/APCF is an action partnership for sustainable cities and communities linking leaders of business, government, civil society, academe, and media. The Mission of APCF is to act as a catalyst for a continuing and constructive interaction in Asia and the Pacific region whereby partners are able to leverage their respective resources to a degree not achievable individually.

d. Participation and exchange: Due to the large number of NGOs and public users who have access to the internet, it has been an ideal medium for the exchange and dissemination of information - at the right level to the right people. Some examples:

Envirolink Networkhttp://www.envirolink.org/EnviroLink is a non-profit organization, a grassroots online community that unites organizations and volunteers around the world with people in over 130 countries. It provides information services such as a library, news service, the Sustainable Business Network etc.

The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)http://www.iclei.org/ICLEI is the international environmental agency for local governments. It serves as an international clearinghosue on sustainable development issues, initiates joint projects among local governments, organizes training programmes and serves as an advocate for local governments in international fora.

e. Communications: It is only with constructive communications and dissemination of their activities and services that an NGO is able to deliver its message to its constituency. It has done so very effectively using the internet. Some examples:

Association for Progressive Communicationshttp://www.apc.org/The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is a global network of networks whose mission is to empower and support organizations, social movements and individuals through the use of information and communication technologies. Composed of a consortium of 25 international member networks, APC offers vital links of communication to over 50,000 organizations and individuals in 133 countries.

f. Technology: NGOs have used various means and technologies that the internet offers in its online activities. Mailing lists and newsgroups (including online bulletin boards) are on example of the one-to-many and many-to-many communication technologies that the internet offers. Web-based databases have been created, maintained, and updated dynamically by accessing them over the internet. Public membership in NGOs have been solicited over the internet; similarly online question-and-answer forums have also been activated. Downloading and uploading of files and databases over the internet have also been enabled by internet links.
Source: http://www.gdrc.org/ngo/internet-ngos.html

NGO views on NGO Networking

NGOs in India, queried on their opinion on why NGOs should network among themselves, brought forth the following replies:

" ... a good platform to express solidarity among NGOs. Helps to share experiences and expertise to work for common action programmes to create an impact on the policies of the government"
" ... helps to share problems of development works and solve them. It also helps the groups to be better informed"
" ... important for collective action for social justice and common causes"
" ... networking is good and needed to think on similar lines. It supports each other"
" ... it is a positive structure which promotes smooth running of the organization."
" ... given the critical context in which India is today and the way the voluntary sector has plunged itself into a water-less ocean, there is a need for immediate networking of a genuine nature."
" ... working together for common causes"
" ... can achieve change in government policies in favour of low-income groups"
" ... essential for developmental activities which implies adoption of technologies, implementation of developmental activities and those which involve procedural implications."