Waatavaran
Enables tribal communities and addresses climate change, striving to secure land rights, advocate sustainable practices, and raise awareness among youth through campaigns in Mumbai
- Bronze Certified 2023
- CSR-1
Cause Area
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Geographies Served
Programs
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Biodiversity By The Bay Programme
District
Mumbai
States
Maharashtra
The Biodiversity by the Bay campaign was launched, aiming to mobilize young Mumbaikars as climate leaders and champions for sustainable policy-making. The campaign organised webinars on wetland conservation, highlighting the vulnerabilities of existing management and conservation laws. It emphasized the role of youth in protecting wetlands. Additionally, the campaign promoted the People's Biodiversity Register as a means of involving local communities in biodiversity conservation. It also provided a platform for young architecture and planning students to present their ideas on sustainable development for Mumbai. These initiatives seek to create a climate movement and foster a more inclusive and environmentally conscious city for the future.
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Clean Air for All Programme
State States
Maharashtra
Waatavaran's Clean Air For All is a campaign in Maharashtra, India, focused on addressing air pollution and raising awareness about its impact on health and the environment. The campaign employs various community engagement strategies, such as the "Billboard that Breathes" which visually represents air pollution's effect on human health. The Breathless photo project aims to humanize the issue by sharing stories of individuals affected by pollution. The #SaalBhar60 initiative encourages citizens to demand clean air throughout the year and holds virtual convenings to discuss action plans. Policy advocacy is another key aspect, engaging with policymakers at various levels to shape effective policies. Action-led research involves continuous monitoring of air quality and pinpointing pollution sources to inform policy-making and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented measures.
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FOR Adivasis Programme
State States
Maharashtra
This programme aims to secure the land rights of tribals. This involves community mobilization, intervention with local bodies, capacity building, and making technology available to all. The organisation engages with the tribal community through awareness programmes and fosters partnerships with local authorities for a supportive environment. Capacity building includes training on claim filing and the use of a technological platform for mapping land plots. Waatavaran promotes sustainable livelihoods by emphasizing sustainable cultivation practices, the formation of Farmers Producers Company, and building local governance for forest protection.
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AACCW3392A
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Registration Number
318640
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CSR Form 1
CSR00000056
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FCRA
Not Available
About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Since
2018
Impact
Waatavaran has helped tribal villages in Raigad, Maharashtra claim their land rights under the Forest Rights Act and aims to secure land rights for one million marginalized tribal and forest-dwelling communities across India by 2025.
Vision and Mission
Waatavaran envisions a world where a climate-just and habitable environment is accessible to every individual, regardless of background or location, and aims to secure land ownership for 1 million Adivasis by 2026.
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Location
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Offices in Cities
Other Details
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Type
Non-profit
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Sub Type
Section 8 (formerly Section 25)
Website
Technology Adoption
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SOC 2 Compliant
No
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Financial Management
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Beneficiary Management