Vanavasi Kalyana

Uplifts tribes through education, healthcare, economic development, and cultural preservation, fostering their overall well-being and integration

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  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Bangalore, Karnataka

Vanvasi Kalyana is dedicated to encouraging and empowering tribal communities in India. Founded with the aim of promoting the overall well-being and d Read moreevelopment of indigenous populations, it implements various initiatives and programmes to address the challenges faced by tribal communities. Its mission is to "Reach the Unreached" by unlocking the potential and capabilities of tribals and facilitating their integration into the national mainstream. With a strong commitment to its cause, it strives to ensure that tribals become an inseparable and invaluable part of society. It focuses on empowering tribals through initiatives in education, healthcare, and economic development, recognizing these as essential components for their overall well-being. Additionally, the organisation aims to create social awareness about the specific needs of tribal communities among the wider non-tribal society. It also emphasizes the importance of tribal participation in environmental protection, nation-building, and sports. By providing opportunities and platforms for tribals to showcase their inherent potential in these areas, the organisation fosters their development and enables them to contribute meaningfully to society. Furthermore, it aims to nurture community leadership among different tribal groups and ensure an overall development that respects and preserves their cultural identity and social values.

Demographies Served

Impact

Vanavasi Kalyana has impacted tribal communities by implementing development works in 55% of tribal villages, benefiting over 6500 students through tuition centres, providing healthcare support to more than 3000 individuals through free mobile health centres and medical camps, empowering over 850 self-reliant women through self-help group programmes, and training over 300 sports persons.

Programs

  • Sports Centre Programme

    VKK identifies and nurtures traditional sports talent among tribals, conducting sports meets and training in athletics, Kabbadi, Kho Kho, Volleyball, and Archery. Vanavasi Kreeda Mahostsava is an annual event where young tribal athletes participate, and many have gone on to represent India internationally. It has sports facilities and centres across tribal areas, producing successful archers like Limba Ram and Kavita Raut. It plans to establish sports hostels and centres to support Vanavasi children in exploring their sporting abilities.

  • Healthcare Programmes

    The Healthcare Programme works with the main goal of providing healthcare services to disadvantaged Tribal Communities, benefiting their livelihood and overall well-being. It has established a Primary Health Care Centre and conducts regular medical camps in surrounding villages. The organisation has also arranged for volunteer doctors and ambulance facilities to ensure emergency transit and mobile medical camps for tribal communities.

  • Self Help Groups

    VKK empowers Vanavasi women through tailoring training centres, promoting self-reliance and economic stability. Dedicated women volunteers provide free training for 6 months to 1 year, with assistance in obtaining machines through Government schemes and donors. The women are also enabled with loans and savings schemes.

  • Hostel Facility for Boys & Girls

    VKK offers hostel facilities for Vanavasi children, providing them with a conducive environment for education, accommodation, food, guidance, physical fitness, cultural activities, and sports, fostering their holistic growth.

  • Vanayatra Programme

    It conducts Vanayatras, allowing urban residents to experience the lifestyle, customs, traditions, and livelihoods of Vanavasis. These journeys create a sense of brotherhood and unity, promoting understanding and empathy. Vanayatras include activities like tree plantation, coaching students, visiting hostels, and celebrating festivals. It has a significant impact on Vanavasi children and their parents, fostering awareness about education, health, Government schemes, and social inclusion. Additionally, Vanayatras generate social awareness among non-tribal society regarding the needs of tribal communities.

  • Hitraksha Programme

    Hiraksha aims to safeguard the social security of vanavasis. VKK Karyakarthas provide support by raising awareness about their entitlements under the law, preserving their cultural heritage, and facilitating access to Government-provided facilities such as compensation for widows, the elderly, physically challenged individuals, and mentally challenged individuals. Additionally, VKK aids in constructing community halls for vanavasis to conduct rituals and engage in cultural activities.

Leadership Team

  • Varuna Subramanyam

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    100+

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATV0884F

  • Registration ID

    96/89-90/ dt. 09-08-1989

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    KA/2018/0203442

  • 12A

    AAATV0884FF20215

  • 80G

    AAATV0884FF20215

  • FCRA

    094420846

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    Vanasri, 1435/36, 2nd Cross, 5th ‘A’ Main, ‘D’ Cross 2nd stage, Rajajinagar, Bangalore, 560010

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust