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Two Hindi words ‘CHALE CHALO’ meaning ‘Let’s Move Forward’ is a Grassroots Development Organization with a Professional Commitment. Established and registered under the Indian Trust Act 1882 on April 21, 2005, CHALE CHALO has been working closely on various developmental issues in Odisha, where many communities face extreme poverty and are affected by disasters, inequality, unsustainable development practices, poor governance, and environmental degradation—issues that threaten human survival and development.
Since its inception, CHALE CHALO has been committed to working closely with local communities to promote inclusive, equitable, just, and sustainable development. The individuals involved with CHALE CHALO primarily come with a strong background in social initiatives, dedicated to bringing positive change. Our organization is guided by core principles that include self-regulation, democratic functioning, non-violence, equality, and equal opportunity.
We emphasize respect for human values, dignity, and human rights. Additionally, we are committed to nature, caring, sharing, transparency, accountability, ensuring responsiveness and effectiveness in functioning, and the adoption of best practices in all our work. These are a few of the mantras (core principles) that guide our organization.
Mission:
Vision: To Work Towards Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development.
Core Principles:
What We Do?
What Sets Us Apart
At Chale Chalo, we believe that sustainable development requires more than just interventions. What makes us unique is our ability to combine diverse strategies, partnerships, and community participation into a holistic approach that creates lasting impact, resilience, and security for communities.
We work with a dedicated team of professionals and grassroots leaders who bring experience, local knowledge, and skills. This enables us to deliver solutions that address multiple dimensions of poverty—livelihoods, natural resources, environment, governance, social empowerment, education, and health. By keeping sustainability, security, and resilience at every step, we ensure that communities are not only lifted out of poverty but also ready to face future social, economic, and climate challenges.
Our interventions are never imposed from outside. Instead, we make beneficiaries the central participants in every stage—from planning and implementation to monitoring and evaluation. Through capacity building, training, and continuous support, communities take ownership of the outcomes. This participatory approach strengthens their confidence, resilience, and long-term ability to sustain achievements well beyond the project cycle.
We place strong emphasis on nurturing positive relationships with local government officials, traditional leaders, and institutions. This builds trust, transparency, and security, while reducing corruption and misuse of power. At the same time, we collaborate with NGOs and civil society organisations (CSOs) in Odisha, across India, and internationally—creating networks that share knowledge, support each other, and make development more sustainable.
Our work is designed not only to address today’s challenges but also to shape a more sustainable and resilient future. By combining innovation, community knowledge, and collective action, we go beyond numbers and statistics, creating impact that strengthens livelihoods, protects dignity, and ensures long-term social, ecological, and economic security for generations to come.
Meet Our Team
Chairman
Lecturer & Social Worker, Principal in Palli Niketan College, Deolpada. M.A. in Odia and M.A. in Sociology, 15 years of experience in the Development Sector.
Director
Development Consultant & Social Worker. M.A. in Economics, PGDRD, 18 years of experience in the Development Sector.
Treasurer
Development Consultant & Social Worker. BSc and PGDRD, 26 years of experience in the Development Sector.
Trustee
School Health Warden & Social Worker. Intermediate, 10 years of experience in the Development Sector.
Trustee
Cooperative Society & Social Worker. Graduation in Arts, 25 years of experience as a Social Worker.
Trustee
ASHA & Social Worker. Matriculation, 15 years of experience as a Social Worker.
Trustee
Farmer & Social Worker. Matriculation, 18 years of experience as a Social Worker.
Our Projects and Programs
Providing clean water solutions to communities in need.
Our goal is to bring sustainable water sources to underserved regions worldwide.
Supporting healthcare initiatives that focus on improving nutrition and overall health for vulnerable populations, especially women and children.
Enhancing well-being through targeted health interventions.
We aim to provide educational opportunities for children in marginalized communities.
Empowering them to break the cycle of poverty through learning.
Conserving and restoring ecosystems to build climate resilience.
Promoting sustainable practices for a healthier planet.
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