Chale- Chalo NGO

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Overview of CHALE CHALO

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.

Mission:

Rights and Empowerment
Quality Education, Health and Nutrition
Water and Livelihood Security
Environment Preservation and Climate Resilience

Vision: To Work Towards Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development.

Core Principles:

Transparency, Accountability
Democratic Functioning
Cooperation, Collaboration
Results-Based Management
Respect, Care, and Empathy for Life and Nature
Adaptation of Sustainable Development Practices

Our Recognition

Legal Status

Registered under the Indian Trust Act, 1882 (since April 21, 2005)
Approved under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976/2010 to receive foreign funds
Registered with the Income Tax Act, 1961 (Section 12A and 80G) for tax exemptions and donation benefits
Holds PAN and TAN for tax purposes

Complies with Professional Tax Registration
Registered with Darpan UID on the NGO Darpan Portal
Certified for CSR Registration for corporate social responsibility activities
Accredited by Credibility Alliance for transparency and trustworthiness

Our Impact

Beneficiaries and Target Groups

Around 60,000 people are directly and indirectly impacted through need-based development projects. Additionally, we work with networks and forums at the state level. Our Community Radio and Mobile Vani initiatives have expanded our reach, spreading awareness on health, nutrition, and sanitation across the state.

Our focus groups include marginalized children, women, adolescents, youths, scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, backward castes, differently-abled people, landless individuals, unorganized workers, forest dwellers, fishermen, migrants, displaced people, small and marginal farmers, destitute individuals, the income poor, disaster victims, and other disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.

Our Initiatives