Charkha Development Communication Network
Charkha aims to expand operations to new conflict areas, leverage mobile technology to improve connectivity in isolated areas, create a large network of writers from different conflict areas, and build team size and capacity to scale effectively and implement impact assessment systems.
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About
Charkha Development Communication Network is a non-profit organization founded in 1994 by social activist Sanjoy Ghose, dedicated to promoting social Read moreand economic inclusion of rural marginalized communities through creative use of media.
Action
Charkha works towards strengthening leadership skills among adolescent girls, youth, and social workers in remote villages through information, knowledge, and development communication tools.
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Impact
Over the past 5 years, Charkha has trained more than 500 youth, with 301 trained in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir alone from August 2012 to March 2015.
Vision & Mission
Charkha's vision is to empower communities in remote areas to take charge of their own development through creative media use, while its mission is to establish sustainable two-way communication networks enabling underserved communities to benefit from development mechanisms and advocate for policy changes.
Milestones & Track Record
Charkha has given Media Awards to over 20 youth, continues to be the only Trilingual Feature Service in the country (Limca Book of records), and its articles are published across 12 English, 7 Hindi, and 22 Urdu newspapers and magazines, as well as over 20 web portals.
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Internal, External Assessors
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Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
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Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
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On Deployment Bias if any
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Registration Details
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FCRA
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CSR Registration Number
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit